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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S9500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3500 (20MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was manufactured around the same time to the S9500 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S3500 matches up versus the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S9500

 S3500 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S3500

 S9500 S3500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S9500

 S3500 S9500 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S3500 vs the S9500.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and S9500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography information
33
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography factors
Nikon S9500 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9500 Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (129 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography factors
40
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
46
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9500 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-02-21 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.4 -
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 screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 230 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $85 $230