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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Updated by Nikon S9700
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S6200 versus Nikon S9500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was announced 17 months earlier than the S9500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S6200 scores versus the S9500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S9500

 S6200 S9500 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S6200

 S9500 S6200 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Nikon S9500

 S6200 S9500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 features physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Nikon S6200 versus Nikon S9500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S6200 versus the S9500.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and S9500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and S9500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S6200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
Nikon S9500 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
Nikon S9500 Travel photography info
70
has focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition (205 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (550mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (230 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9500 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 230 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $230