Nikon P610 vs Nikon S9700

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P610 and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P610 was launched 13 months after the S9700 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P610 scores against the S9700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P610 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P610 vs the S9700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and S9700 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and S9700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern P610 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.