Nikon Coolpix S9700 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Overview
Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 with Nikon Coolpix S9700.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Sony HX80 was released in 2016, and Nikon S9700 in 2014.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S9700 2 years older.
However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 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.
At the second camera (Coolpix S9700), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Nikon S9700, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200.
Both cameras have 5-axis Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 has electronic viewfinder, and the Coolpix S9700 doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Coolpix S9700 |
| Brand |
Sony
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Nikon
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| Model |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Coolpix S9700 |
| Announced |
March, 2016 |
February, 2014 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
5 |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
99 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/8 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
7.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
5.40 |
6.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
18 MP |
16 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4896 x 3672 |
4608 x 3456 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
80 |
125 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
12800 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
390 shots |
300 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-BX1 |
EN-EL12 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
245 g |
232 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
102 x 58 x 36 mm |
110 x 64 x 35 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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