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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

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  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • Renewed by Nikon S9900
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was introduced 2 years after the TG-320 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S9700 scores vs the TG-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Olympus TG-320

 S9700 TG-320 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon S9700

 TG-320 S9700 

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-320

 S9700 TG-320 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 provides outside 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) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S9700 vs the TG-320.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and TG-320 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9700 and TG-320.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9700 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S9700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
37
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (155 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than average (155 grams)
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
45
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Olympus TG-320
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9700 Olympus TG-320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 300 photographs 150 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $0