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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • Updated by Nikon S9900
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Samsung WB30F

 S9700 WB30F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon S9700

 WB30F S9700 

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Samsung WB30F

 S9700 WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9700
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (232 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than average in class (128g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9700 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2013-01-07
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $180