Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9500

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.