Nikon S9700 vs Sony W730

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S9700 and Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was introduced 14 months later than the W730 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the S9700 matches up vs the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 comes with physical dimensions 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 Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S9700 versus the W730.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9700 and W730.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger S9700 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.