Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9700

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon P80 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was introduced 6 years prior to the S9700 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P80 matches up vs the S9700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P80 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P80 versus Nikon S9700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P80 vs the S9700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and S9700 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and S9700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.