Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB30F

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon S9700 versus Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was manufactured 14 months later than the WB30F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S9700 grades against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9700 offers outside measurements 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 WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9700 versus Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S9700 vs the WB30F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and WB30F.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher S9700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.