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Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX70

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX70 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S9700 versus Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was manufactured 2 years after the WX70 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S9700 scores against the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Sony WX70

 S9700 WX70 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S9700

 WX70 S9700 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Sony WX70

 S9700 WX70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S9700 against the WX70.

Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and WX70.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent S9700 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9700
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
37
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
includes touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
36
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $242