Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D2H

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S9500 versus Nikon D2H, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and D2H (4MP) and the S9500 (1/2.3") and D2H (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S9500 was brought out 9 years later than the D2H and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S9500 matches up vs the D2H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Nikon D2H. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Nikon D2H Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2H has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9500 versus Nikon D2H in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9500 vs the D2H.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and D2H is 92 and 51 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and D2H.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S9500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S9500 will render more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher S9500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.