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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Launched November 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S9500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S9500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was announced 10 months later than the S9500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-10 matches up against the S9500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon S9500

 EX-10 S9500 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 10 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Casio EX-10

 S9500 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S9500

 EX-10 S9500 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 versus the S9500.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and S9500 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and S9500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S9500 will render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer EX-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
42
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
31
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
67
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (384 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery power (455 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
41
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography details
Nikon S9500 Travel photography details
65
good battery power (455 per charge)
features touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average in class (384 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
46
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (384 grams)
36
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon S9500
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-14 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 7.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 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 455 photographs 230 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $456 $230