Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-320
90 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-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
- Older Model is Nikon S9500
- Refreshed by Nikon S9900
(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
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").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Olympus VR-320
S9700 | VR-320 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2011 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Nikon S9700
VR-320 | S9700 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Olympus VR-320
S9700 | VR-320 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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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 |