Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon S9500

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 24 months after the S9500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX530 HS grades versus the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS features outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS and the S9500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and S9500 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and S9500.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.