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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon S9300
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9700
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Nikon. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was released 12 months prior to the S9500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S3300 matches up versus the S9500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S9500

 S3300 S9500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S3300

 S9500 S3300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S9500

 S3300 S9500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S3300 and the S9500.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and S9500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and S9500.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S3300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography features
Nikon S9500 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9500 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (128g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (205g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 pictures 230 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $99 $230