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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Renewed by Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was brought out 3 years prior to the S9500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H20G grades vs the S9500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S9500

 EX-H20G S9500 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S9500 EX-H20G 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S9500

 EX-H20G S9500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon S9500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G vs the S9500.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and S9500 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and S9500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
good MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Nikon S9500
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (216g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than average in class (205g)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9500 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (216g)
36
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S9500
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $230