Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S9500

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX160 IS versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 5 months later than the S9500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS versus the S9500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and S9500 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and S9500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S9500 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.