Nikon S9500 with Nikon S9700 Comparison

Nikon S9500 and Nikon S9700 Main Features

  • January, 2013
  • February, 2014
  • 18 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 25-550 mm (22x) Zoom Lens
  • 25-750 mm (30x) F3.7-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • 125 - 1600 ISO
  • 125 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 7.5 fps continuous shooting
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
  • Built-In GPS
  • 110 x 60 x 31 mm, 205g.
  • 110 x 64 x 35 mm, 232g.
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Nikon S9500 Scores


Imaging score
22
Features score
36
Value for money score
52
Portability score
96
Overall score
34

Nikon S9700 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
50
Value for money score
62
Portability score
94
Overall score
45

Nikon Coolpix S9700 with Nikon Coolpix S9500 Overview


Let's compare Coolpix S9500 with Coolpix S9700. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Nikon S9500 was released in 2013, and Nikon S9700 in 2014. Coolpix S9700 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S9500 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix S9500 is greater than that of Coolpix S9700. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix S9500 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon Coolpix S9500 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Coolpix S9500 Coolpix S9700
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Coolpix S9500 Coolpix S9700
Announced January, 2013 February, 2014
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 614k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 99 99
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/8 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 7.5 fps 7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 6.00
Flash Modes n/a TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 18 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 1600 6400
Min Native ISO 125 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 230 shots 300 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Physical
Weight 205 g 232 g
Physical Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31 mm 110 x 64 x 35 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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