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Canon N vs Nikon S9500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Canon N vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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Canon N vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon N vs Nikon S9500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was brought out around the same time to the S9500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the N matches up versus the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon S9500

 N S9500 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Canon N

 S9500 N 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Nikon S9500

 N S9500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing

Canon N vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon N offers physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N vs Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the N versus the S9500.

Canon N vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

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

Canon N vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the N and S9500.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9500 to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon N vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography information
Nikon S9500 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (205g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (230 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (230 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
72
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no external mic support
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Canon N vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Nikon S9500
 Canon PowerShot NNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot N Nikon Coolpix S9500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 2248 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G touch OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 7.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 230 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $230