Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon S9500
A810 | S9500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Canon A810
S9500 | A810 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon S9500
A810 | S9500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A810 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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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 |