Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9700

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was launched 4 years prior to the S9700 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S6100 matches up versus the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S6100 vs the S9700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and S9700 is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and S9700.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S6100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.