Nikon S9700 vs Sony WX80

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon S9700 and Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was announced 14 months later than the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S9700 scores vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 comes with outer dimensions 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9700 and Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9700 against the WX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and WX80.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern S9700 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.