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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon S9500
  • Replacement is Nikon S9900
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out about the same time to the S9700 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5300 scores against the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S9700

 S5300 S9700 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon S5300

 S9700 S5300 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S9700

 S5300 S9700 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S5300 vs the S9700.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and S9700.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography info
Nikon S9700 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (138 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (232 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography details
Nikon S9700 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others (138g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others (232g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (138g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 138g (0.30 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 180 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $350