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Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9300
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9700
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. The resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was manufactured 3 years later than the S9500 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A900 grades against the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon S9500

 A900 S9500 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon A900

 S9500 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon S9500

 A900 S9500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 features outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A900 against the S9500.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and S9500 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and S9500.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer A900 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography features
40
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography info
Nikon S9500 Street photography info
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Sports photography highlights
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
74
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competitors (205g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 300 images 230 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $230