Nikon P900 vs Nikon S9500

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P900 and Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P900 was introduced 2 years later than the S9500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P900 scores against the S9500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 enjoys external measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P900 and the S9500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and S9500 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and S9500.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer P900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.