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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9500
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9900
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S9700 and Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was announced 3 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the S9700 scores against the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Samsung WB700

 S9700 WB700 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014December 2010Fresher by 38 months
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon S9700

 WB700 S9700 

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Samsung WB700

 S9700 WB700 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9700 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9700 and Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S9700 vs the WB700.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and WB700.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S9700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9700
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9700
Street photography with Samsung WB700
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB700 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
45
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging details
Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Nikon S9700 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Samsung WB700
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9700 Samsung WB700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) -
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $300