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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9500

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S1000pj versus Nikon S9500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was brought out 4 years prior to the S9500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S1000pj matches up against the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S9500

 S1000pj S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S9500 S1000pj 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S9500

 S1000pj S9500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj offers physical measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S1000pj versus Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1000pj against the S9500.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and S9500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and S9500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography features
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Nikon S9500
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Nikon S9500
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography features
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (230 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-04 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $289 $230