Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9500

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P100 was introduced 3 years prior to the S9500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P100 grades vs the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P100 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 features external dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Nikon P100 vs Nikon S9500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P100 and the S9500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and S9500 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and S9500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to render greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older P100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.