Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9500

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was introduced 4 years earlier than the S9500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S570 scores vs the S9500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S570 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 features outside measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S570 against the S9500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S570 and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and S9500.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9500 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.