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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9700
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was launched 12 months before the S9500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the S6300 matches up vs the S9500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S9500

 S6300 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S6300

 S9500 S6300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S9500

 S6300 S9500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S6300 and the S9500.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and S9500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and S9500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S6300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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good resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Nikon S9500
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9500 Travel photography factors
68
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (205g)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography factors
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 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 All around 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 230 shots 230 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $230