Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9500

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon L810 versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the S9500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L810 matches up versus the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the L810 and the S9500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and S9500 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and S9500.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older L810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.