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Nikon P530 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P530 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon P520
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9500
  • Renewed by Nikon S9900
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon P530 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P530 was revealed at a similar time to the S9700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the P530 grades against the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Nikon S9700

 P530 S9700 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon P530

 S9700 P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Nikon S9700

 P530 S9700 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon P530 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P530 has external dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P530 vs the S9700.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P530 and S9700 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P530 and S9700.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon P530 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography information
Nikon S9700 Street photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (494g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography details
Nikon S9700 Travel photography details
52
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than others (494 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (232g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
45
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (494g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix P530Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 (120/100/30/25p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494g (1.09 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $350