Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9700

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was announced 4 years before the S9700 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S8000 matches up against the S9700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S8000 compared to the S9700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and S9700 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and S9700.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9700 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S8000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.