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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon AW100
  • Replacement is Nikon AW120
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Updated by Nikon S9700
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9500, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was unveiled 6 months after the S9500 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the AW110 scores vs the S9500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Nikon S9500

 AW110 S9500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon AW110

 S9500 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Nikon S9500

 AW110 S9500 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution614k614kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the AW110 compared to the S9500.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and S9500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and S9500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography advice
Nikon S9500 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography info
Nikon S9500 Sports photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
67
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (205g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (230 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9500 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $230