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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9500

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Updated by Nikon S9700
Photography Glossary

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9500 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S810c and Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was released 15 months later than the S9500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S810c matches up versus the S9500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S9500

 S810c S9500 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2013More recent by 15 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k614kClearer screen (+615k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S810c

 S9500 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Nikon S9500

 S810c S9500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S810c features physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S810c versus the S9500.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and S9500 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and S9500.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9500 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S810c provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography advice
Nikon S9500 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography advice
Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S810c
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
68
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (270 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (230 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography details
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging details
Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (216g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix S810cNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-04-10 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 7.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 270 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $230