Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX50

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon S9700 and Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was introduced 2 years after the WX50 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S9700 grades against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9700 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S9700 against the WX50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and WX50.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher S9700 will have an advantage in sensor technology.