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Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Announced February 2016
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
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon B500 versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B500 was manufactured 3 years after the S9500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the B500 scores vs the S9500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon S9500

 B500 S9500 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon B500

 S9500 B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon S9500

 B500 S9500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon B500 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the B500 versus the S9500.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and S9500 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and S9500.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern B500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B500
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography factors
Nikon S9500 Street photography factors
52
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (541g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography info
Nikon S9500 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
59
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (541 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (205g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B500
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
45
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (600 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (541g)
36
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.4 frames/s 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 541 gr (1.19 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 600 photos 230 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $230