Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9700
66 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
46
90 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43
Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
- Announced July 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon P500
- Replacement is Nikon P520
(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
- Launched February 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon S9500
- New Model is Nikon S9900
Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9700 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Nikon P510 and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe P510 was revealed 19 months before the S9700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P510 scores against the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon S9700
P510 | S9700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon P510
S9700 | P510 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | February 2014 | July 2012 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon S9700
P510 | S9700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P510 and Nikon S9700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P510 and the S9700.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and S9700 is 66 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and S9700.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older P510 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P510 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-05 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 555g (1.22 pounds) | 232g (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 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 | 200 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $600 | $350 |