Nikon S9700 vs Sony G3
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Previous Model is Nikon S9500
- Replacement is Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
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Let's look more closely at the Nikon S9700 and Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S9700 was introduced 5 years after the G3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S9700 matches up against the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Nikon S9700 vs Sony G3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Sony G3
| S9700 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon S9700
| G3 | S9700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Sony G3
| S9700 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S9700 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9700 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S9700 against the G3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S9700 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and G3.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9700 to provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher S9700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-02-07 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 | 232g (0.51 lbs) | 185g (0.41 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" 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 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $350 | $200 |