Samsung NX500 vs Nikon Coolpix S9700

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      BrandSamsungNikon
      ModelNX500Coolpix S9700
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S9500
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix S9900
      MSRP$799 (with 16-50mm PZ lens)$349.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels30.7 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels28.2 Megapixel16.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600125 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      ProcessorDRIMe 5
      Max Image Resolution6480 x 43204608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions6480 x 3648, 4320 x 4320, 4560 x 3040, 4605 x 2592, 3088 x 3088, 3264 x 2176, 3328 x 1872, 2160 x 2160, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1152, 1408 x 1408
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points20999
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Lens MountSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 750 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.7 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper AMOLEDTFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,036k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps6.9 fps
      Flash Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesSmart flash
      auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      fill w/redeye reduction
      1st-curtain
      2nd-curtain
      off
      TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
      Flash Range6.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      DxO Low Light ISO1379
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Video FormatsH.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit15 min for 4K
      Terminals Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Dimensions120 x 64 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 1.69")110 x 64 x 35 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.38")
      Weight (inc. batteries)287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 6 x 4"6.8 x 5.8 x 3.7"
      Package Weight1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Battery PackBP1130EN-EL12
      Battery Life370 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage329 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Samsung NX500 Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Self Timer 2 - 30 secs
      Orientation Sensor


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