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Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • New Model is Nikon S9900
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Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S9300 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was brought out 19 months prior to the S9700 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the S9300 matches up vs the S9700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S9700

 S9300 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon S9300

 S9700 S9300 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2012More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Nikon S9700

 S9300 S9700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9300 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and S9700 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and S9700.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S9300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
Portrait photography with Nikon S9700
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography details
Nikon S9700 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
Nikon S9700 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
41
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
Nikon S9700 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Nikon S9300 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-16 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.9fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $350