Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX200V
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX200V 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
- Introduced February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon S9500
- Successor is Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched May 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX100V
- New Model is Sony HX300
Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S9700 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe S9700 was unveiled 22 months later than the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S9700 scores vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Sony HX200V
S9700 | HX200V | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | May 2012 | Fresher by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon S9700
HX200V | S9700 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Sony HX200V
S9700 | HX200V | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9700 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S9700 and Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S9700 against the HX200V.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.
Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and HX200V.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX200V to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern S9700 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-02-07 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 12.40 m |
Flash options | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 grams (0.51 lbs) | 583 grams (1.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 photos | 450 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $350 | $480 |