Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500
95 Imaging
44 Features
25 Overall
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92 Imaging
42 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S9500
S3500 | S9500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S3500
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S9500
S3500 | S9500 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S9500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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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 |