Nikon P310 vs Nikon S9700

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon P310 vs Nikon S9700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was introduced 19 months earlier than the S9700 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the P310 grades vs the S9700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P310 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P310 and the S9700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and S9700 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and S9700.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged P310 is going to be behind in sensor tech.