Nikon S9700 vs Samsung TL100

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S9700 and Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was revealed 5 years after the TL100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S9700 grades against the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Samsung TL100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9700 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S9700 against the TL100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9700 and TL100.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9700 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent S9700 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.