Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9700

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S6200 versus Nikon S9700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Nikon. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was revealed 3 years before the S9700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S6200 grades versus the S9700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S6200 compared to the S9700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and S9700 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and S9700.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older S6200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.