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Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon S9300
  • Updated by Nikon S9700
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Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon B700 and Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B700 was launched 3 years after the S9500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the B700 matches up vs the S9500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Nikon S9500

 B700 S9500 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 38 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon B700

 S9500 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Nikon S9500

 B700 S9500 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B700 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the B700 compared to the S9500.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and S9500 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and S9500.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer B700 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
53
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
31
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography info
Nikon S9500 Street photography info
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (565g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography features
Nikon S9500 Travel photography features
66
better than average battery (350 shots)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than average in class (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (550mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B700
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
59
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
60
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (565g)
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix B700Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2013-01-29
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $230