Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S9700 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was brought out 14 months after the SZ-16 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S9700 matches up against the SZ-16 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9700 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S9700 versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and SZ-16 iHS is 90 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern S9700 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.