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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Refreshed by Nikon P330
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon S9500
  • Renewed by Nikon S9900
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon S9700

 P310 S9700 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon P310

 S9700 P310 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2012More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon S9700

 P310 S9700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

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

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9700 Sports photography advice
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
36
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix P310Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-06-22 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 232 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $700 $350