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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S9500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX610 HS
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9700
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 12 months later than the S9500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX600 HS grades against the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon S9500

 SX600 HS S9500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Canon SX600 HS

 S9500 SX600 HS 
Display resolution614k461kClearer display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S9500

 SX600 HS S9500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS vs the S9500.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and S9500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and S9500.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
good resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Nikon S9500
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S9500
40
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography features
Nikon S9500 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
71
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S9500
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) -
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots 230 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $230