Nikon P600 vs Nikon S9700

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon P600 and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P600 was launched around the same time to the S9700 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P600 scores versus the S9700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P600 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Nikon P600 and Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P600 compared to the S9700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and S9700 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and S9700.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.