Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S640 versus Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 4 years earlier than the S9500 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the S640 matches up vs the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 comes with outside dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 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).

Take a look at the Nikon S640 versus Nikon S9500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S640 vs the S9500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and S9500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and S9500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.