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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S9500

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was released 2 years after the S9500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX410 IS grades vs the S9500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon S9500

 SX410 IS S9500 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Canon SX410 IS

 S9500 SX410 IS 
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S9500

 SX410 IS S9500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the S9500.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and S9500 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and S9500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
good MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Nikon S9500
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S9500
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
low frames per second (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (185 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (185 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (205 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (185 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S9500
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 185 photos 230 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $230