Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30
90 Imaging
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96 Imaging
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30 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
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon S9500
- Successor is Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S9700 and Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe S9700 was released 2 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S9700 grades vs the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Sony WX30
S9700 | WX30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2011 | Fresher by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon S9700
WX30 | S9700 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Sony WX30
S9700 | WX30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9700 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S9700 and Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S9700 and the WX30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and WX30.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern S9700 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 images | 250 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $350 | $259 |