Nikon S9700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S9700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was introduced 18 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S9700 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 has exterior 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S9700 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent S9700 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.