Nikon S9700 vs Pentax RS1500

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S9700 and Pentax RS1500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was announced 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S9700 scores against the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9700 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S9700 against the RS1500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and RS1500 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and RS1500.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S9700 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher S9700 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.