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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was launched 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S9700 matches up against the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S9700 HZ35W 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 45 months
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon S9700

 HZ35W S9700 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Samsung HZ35W

 S9700 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9700 has outside 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 Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S9700 compared to the HZ35W.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and HZ35W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer S9700 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (232g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9700
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
69
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
45
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9700 Samsung HZ35W
Alternative name - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $300