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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9900
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was introduced 2 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the S9700 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S9700 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S9700

 Galaxy Camera 2 S9700 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S9700 Galaxy Camera 2 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S9700 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (283g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9700
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
73
great battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9700
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
37
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
lighter than average (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9700 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 400 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $400