Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9700

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was released 5 years prior to the S9700 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S640 matches up vs the S9700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S640 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 offers physical measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S640 and the S9700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and S9700 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and S9700.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be behind in sensor technology.