Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500
66 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
45


92 Imaging
42 Features
37 Overall
40
Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon P500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
(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- Superseded the Nikon S9300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

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").

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.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon S9500
P510 | S9500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper 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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Nikon 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 |