Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon S9500

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the S9500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX10 IS grades versus the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS offers outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS against the S9500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and S9500 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and S9500.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9500 to give greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.