Nikon P520 vs Nikon S9700
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Nikon P520 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon P510
- Refreshed by Nikon P530
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Announced February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon S9500
- Renewed by Nikon S9900
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Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon P520 vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe P520 was revealed 12 months before the S9700 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P520 grades against the S9700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Nikon S9700
| P520 | S9700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon P520
| S9700 | P520 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Nikon P520 and Nikon S9700
| P520 | S9700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon P520 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P520 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P520 compared to the S9700.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and S9700 is 66 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P520 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and S9700.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon P520 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged P520 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon P520 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P520 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2014-02-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.7-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 550g (1.21 lb) | 232g (0.51 lb) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 300 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL5 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | - | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $380 | $350 |