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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S6100 versus Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was manufactured 24 months before the S9500 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S6100 scores against the S9500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S9500

 S6100 S9500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S6100

 S9500 S6100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S9500

 S6100 S9500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6100 versus Nikon S9500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S6100 and the S9500.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and S9500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and S9500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S6100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
31
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography details
Nikon S9500 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography features
Nikon S9500 Travel photography features
65
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
36
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photographs 230 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $195 $230