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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9500
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9900
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S9700 versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was revealed about the same time to the SP-100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S9700 matches up vs the SP-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Olympus SP-100

 S9700 SP-100 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Nikon S9700

 SP-100 S9700 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Olympus SP-100

 S9700 SP-100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9700 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9700 versus Olympus SP-100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9700 compared to the SP-100.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and SP-100 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and SP-100.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography info
37
good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9700
Street photography with Olympus SP-100
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9700
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
53
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (594 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9700
Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (594g)
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Olympus SP-100
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9700 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 594 grams (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $400