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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9700

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9700 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 5 years before the S9700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1000pj grades vs the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S9700

 S1000pj S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S9700 S1000pj 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 54 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S9700

 S1000pj S9700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1000pj and the S9700.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and S9700 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and S9700.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older S1000pj is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography details
Nikon S9700 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
Nikon S9700 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competitors in class (232g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix S9700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-04 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $289 $350