Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB250F

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon S9700 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was manufactured 14 months after the WB250F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the S9700 grades versus the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9700 and Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S9700 compared to the WB250F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and WB250F.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent S9700 should have an edge in sensor innovation.