Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S9500

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon S5300 versus Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was released 12 months after the S9500 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5300 matches up vs the S9500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 has outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S5300 and the S9500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and S9500.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger S5300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.