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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Renewed by Nikon S9700
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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S4100 versus Nikon S9500, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the S9500 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S4100 matches up versus the S9500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon S9500

 S4100 S9500 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S4100

 S9500 S4100 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Nikon S9500

 S4100 S9500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S4100 versus the S9500.

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and S9500 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4100 and S9500.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S4100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
MP count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4100
Street photography with Nikon S9500
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Sports photography highlights
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4100
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
67
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-09 2013-01-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 190 pictures 230 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $230