Nikon P950 vs Nikon S9500

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P950 and Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P950 was introduced 7 years later than the S9500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P950 grades vs the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P950 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 offers outside measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the P950 versus the S9500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and S9500 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and S9500.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger P950 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.