Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ15W

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S9700 versus Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was manufactured 5 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the S9700 scores against the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Nikon S9700 versus Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S9700 versus the HZ15W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and HZ15W.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent S9700 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.