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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P7000
  • New Model is Nikon P7700
Nikon S9700
(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
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9500
  • Renewed by Nikon S9900
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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P7100 and Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and S9700 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The P7100 was revealed 23 months before the S9700 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the P7100 matches up against the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Nikon S9700

 P7100 S9700 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon P7100

 S9700 P7100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Nikon S9700

 P7100 S9700 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Nikon P7100 and Nikon S9700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the P7100 and the S9700.

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and S9700 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7100 and S9700.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon S9700 will result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P7100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography info
45
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 Street photography advice
Nikon S9700 Street photography advice
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (395 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (350 shots)
low fps (1.3 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Travel photography highlights
56
better than average battery (350 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than average (395g)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (232 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
45
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7100
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average (395g)
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P7100 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-20 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.3fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 grams (0.87 pounds) 232 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $750 $350