Canon S95 vs Nikon P500

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon S95 and Nikon P500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the P500 (12MP) is relatively close but the S95 (1/1.7") and P500 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was launched 2 months prior to the P500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S95 grades vs the P500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 & Nikon Coolpix P500. The complete galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Nikon P500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S95 versus the P500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and P500 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and P500.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S95 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon P500 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.