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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS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
Nikon S9500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon S9500

 SX710 HS S9500 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Canon SX710 HS

 S9500 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S9500

 SX710 HS S9500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
47
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
decent MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography information
Nikon S9500 Sports photography information
47
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (269 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon S9500 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S9500
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix S9500
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