Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1 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
- Older Model is Nikon S9500
- Replacement is Nikon S9900
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Sony HX1
S9700 | HX1 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | April 2009 | More recent by 59 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Nikon S9700
HX1 | S9700 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Sony HX1
S9700 | HX1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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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 |