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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(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
Nikon S9700
(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  • Superseded the Nikon S9500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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S9700

 S800c S9700 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon S800c

 S9700 S800c 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2013Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution921k819kClearer screen (+102k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Nikon S9700

 S800c S9700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and S9700 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (232g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (140 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography features
Nikon S9700 Travel photography features
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (140 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (232g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography details
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (140 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging features
Nikon S9700 Vlogging features
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix S800cNikon Coolpix S9700
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