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Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
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Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P950 and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P950 was unveiled 6 years later than the S9700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P950 grades vs the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon S9700

 P950 S9700 
RevealedJanuary 2020February 2014Fresher by 72 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon P950

 S9700 P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Nikon S9700

 P950 S9700 
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P950 has outer dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P950 versus the S9700.

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and S9700 is 52 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and S9700.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent P950 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography details
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Street photography camera
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P950
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
59
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (232 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9700 Vlogging highlights
59
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (1,005g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix P950Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-01-07 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005 gr (2.22 lbs) 232 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $797 $350