Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX350
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90 Imaging
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90 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon S9500
- Updated by Nikon S9900
Sony WX350
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(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Sony WX300
- Replacement is Sony WX500
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The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S9700 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S9700 grades against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Sony WX350
| S9700 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S9700
| WX350 | S9700 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Sony WX350
| S9700 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | February 2014 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Nikon S9700 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S9700 vs the WX350.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and WX350.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Nikon S9700 Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Nikon S9700 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S9700 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (164g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon S9700 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Nikon S9700 Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-02-07 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 232 grams (0.51 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 images | 470 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $350 | $270 |