Nikon S31 vs Nikon S9500

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S31 versus Nikon S9500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and S9500 (18MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and S9500 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was introduced 5 months later than the S9500 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S31 matches up vs the S9500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S31 versus Nikon S9500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S31 vs the S9500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and S9500 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S31 and S9500.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S31 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon S9500 will deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively.