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Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(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
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • Replacement is Nikon S9900
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Nikon S9700 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the S9700 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S9700 was revealed 4 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S9700 grades vs the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Sony HX1

 S9700 HX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2009More recent by 59 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Nikon S9700

 HX1 S9700 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Sony HX1

 S9700 HX1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9700 versus Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S9700 versus the HX1.

Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and HX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S9700 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S9700 will result in greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent S9700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX1 Portrait photography highlights
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9700
Street photography with Sony HX1
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX1 Sports photography highlights
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9700
Travel photography with Sony HX1
69
lighter than competition (232g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
48
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (544 grams)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 Landscape photography info
Sony HX1 Landscape photography info
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
39
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging advice
Sony HX1 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
22
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (544 grams)
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Sony HX1
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2009-04-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 9.20 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 544 grams (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $47,999