Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9500

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was announced 17 months prior to the S9500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S8200 matches up versus the S9500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 has external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S8200 against the S9500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and S9500 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and S9500.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9500 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S8200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.