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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S9300

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Updated by Canon SX510 HS
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9500
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was released 2 months later than the S9300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX500 IS grades against the S9300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon S9300

          

          

            
 SX500 IS S9300 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon SX500 IS

          

          

            
 S9300 SX500 IS 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon S9300

          

          

            
 SX500 IS S9300 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS versus the S9300.
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S9300 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and S9300 is 80 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and S9300.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to factor the release date  of the products into consideration.

            Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography highlights
46
 manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
34
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography information
Nikon S9300 Street photography information
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (215g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S9300 Sports photography features
44
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (195 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
47
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (200 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S9300 Travel photography features
59
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery pack (195 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
 lighter than competition (215g)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (450mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
46
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery pack (195 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
41
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery (200 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S9300 Vlogging factors
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic port
34
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Nikon S9300
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 6.9 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 341g (0.75 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 195 pictures 200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $249