Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon S9500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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Olympus TG-320. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Olympus TG-320
S9700 | TG-320 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 26 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon S9700
TG-320 | S9700 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-320
S9700 | TG-320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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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 |