Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon S9500
- Updated by Nikon S9900
Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S800c and Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S800c was unveiled 12 months prior to the S9700 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S800c matches up against the S9700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S9700
S800c | S9700 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon S800c
S9700 | S800c | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2013 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 819k | Clearer screen (+102k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Nikon S9700
S800c | S9700 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S800c features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S800c and Nikon S9700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S800c and the S9700.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and S9700 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and S9700.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S800c is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-02-04 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 819 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | - | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 184 gr (0.41 lb) | 232 gr (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 140 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $290 | $350 |