Nikon S9700 vs Samsung GX-1L

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S9700 versus Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the S9700 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S9700 was brought out 8 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S9700 matches up vs the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9700 versus the GX-1L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and GX-1L is 90 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and GX-1L.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S9700 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S9700 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S9700 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.