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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • New Model is Nikon S9700
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S4300 versus Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Nikon. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched 12 months earlier than the S9500 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S4300 matches up vs the S9500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S9500

 S4300 S9500 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S4300

 S9500 S4300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S9500

 S4300 S9500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S4300 versus Nikon S9500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S4300 compared to the S9500.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and S9500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4300 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography information
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography info
Nikon S9500 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (230 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4300
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
36
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen 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 - 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 139g (0.31 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 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 180 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $230