Nikon S9500 vs Nikon S9900

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S9500 and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 24 months before the S9900 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S9500 matches up against the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S9500 against the S9900.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and S9900 is 92 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and S9900.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S9500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.