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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-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
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9900
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was revealed 2 years later than the VR-320 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S9700 grades versus the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Olympus VR-320

 S9700 VR-320 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Nikon S9700

 VR-320 S9700 

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Olympus VR-320

 S9700 VR-320 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9700 against the VR-320.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

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

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and VR-320.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S9700 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger S9700 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography info
Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9700
Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Olympus VR-320
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Olympus VR-320
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9700 Olympus VR-320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $179