Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX500

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S9700 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was released 14 months before the WX500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S9700 grades versus the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 has got outer measurements 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 WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9700 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9700 and the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and WX500.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX500 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S9700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.