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Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Updated by Nikon S9700
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was announced 11 months prior to the S9500 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A810 grades vs the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon S9500

 A810 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Canon A810

 S9500 A810 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon S9500

 A810 S9500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A810 compared to the S9500.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and S9500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and S9500.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Nikon S9500
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9500 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (205g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9500 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon S9500
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 230 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $99 $230