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Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P500
  • New Model is Nikon P520
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
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Renewed by Nikon S9700
Photography Glossary

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P510 was announced 6 months earlier than the S9500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the P510 scores vs the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon S9500

 P510 S9500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon P510

 S9500 P510 

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon S9500

 P510 S9500 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2013Same age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P510 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P510 against the S9500.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P510 and S9500 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and S9500.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Street photography highlights
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (555 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography info
Nikon S9500 Sports photography info
50
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography features
Nikon S9500 Travel photography features
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
terrible battery life (200 shots)
heavier than others in class (555g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (205 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
46
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P510
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than others in class (555 grams)
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix P510Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-05 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 grams (1.22 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images 230 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $230