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Canon S100 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon S95
  • Newer Model is Canon S110
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
  • Old Model is Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
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Canon S100 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon S100 vs Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and S9500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was revealed 13 months before the S9500 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S100 matches up versus the S9500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Nikon S9500

 S100 S9500 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Canon S100

 S9500 S100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2011More modern by 13 months
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon S100 and Nikon S9500

 S100 S9500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S100 vs Nikon S9500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S100 vs the S9500.

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and S9500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and S9500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S100 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S9500 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S100
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
44
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
31
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S100
Street photography with Nikon S9500
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography details
Nikon S9500 Sports photography details
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography details
Nikon S9500 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (230 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging features
Nikon S9500 Vlogging features
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Canon S100 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Nikon S9500
 Canon PowerShot S100Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-22 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 230 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $429 $230