Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9500

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.