Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500
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Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Nikon S9500
B700 | S9500 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon B700
S9500 | B700 |
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Common features in the Nikon B700 and Nikon S9500
B700 | S9500 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Nikon B700 and Nikon S9500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon B700 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B700 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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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 |