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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon S9300
  • Updated by Nikon S9700
Photography Glossary

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was unveiled 6 years after the S9500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1000 grades against the S9500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon S9500

 A1000 S9500 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2013More modern by 73 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon A1000

 S9500 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon S9500

 A1000 S9500 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A1000 against the S9500.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and S9500 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and S9500.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer A1000 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
31
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Nikon S9500
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
72
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than average (205g)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
46
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A1000
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
72
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing external microphone socket
36
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $477 $230