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Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
Sony WX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Sony WX30

 S9700 WX30 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon S9700

 WX30 S9700 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Sony WX30

 S9700 WX30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9700
Street photography with Sony WX30
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9700
Sports photography with Sony WX30
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others in class (117g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
45
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Sony WX30
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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