Sigma sd Quattro H vs Nikon Coolpix S9700

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      Specifications

      General Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      BrandSigmaNikon
      Modelsd Quattro HCoolpix S9700
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix S9500
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix S9900
      MSRP$349.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Sensor TypeCMOS (Foveon X3)BSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-H1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions26.6 x 17.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels45 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels44.8 Megapixel16.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400125 - 6,400
      Photo Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      ProcessorDual TRUE III
      Max Image Resolution6200 x 41524608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points999
      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 Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Lens MountSigma SA
      Crop Factor1.3x
      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 Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.84x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.8 fps6.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 3.8 fps at 25.5 MP for up to 10 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 5.1 fps at 6.3 MP for up to 20 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
      Flash Range6.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAEL/AF lock button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway
      Video Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Dimensions147 x 95 x 91 mm (5.79 x 3.74 x 3.58")110 x 64 x 35 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.38")
      Weight (inc. batteries)635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz)232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.8 x 7.8 x 5.5"6.8 x 5.8 x 3.7"
      Package Weight3.75 lb
      Power and Storage Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Battery PackBP-61EN-EL12
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage329 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sigma sd Quattro H Nikon Coolpix S9700
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor


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