Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Announced January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Renewed by Nikon S9700

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SX710 HS versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX710 HS was announced 24 months after the S9500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX710 HS scores against the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon S9500
SX710 HS | S9500 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Canon SX710 HS
S9500 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S9500
SX710 HS | S9500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS provides external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).
Analyze the Canon SX710 HS versus Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the S9500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and S9500 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and S9500.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Nikon Coolpix S9500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-550mm (22.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 7.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 230 shots | 230 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $349 | $230 |