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Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon S9300
  • New Model is Nikon S9700
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D5100
  • Replacement is Nikon D5300
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Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S9500 and Nikon D5200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and D5200 (24MP) and the S9500 (1/2.3") and D5200 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S9500 was brought out 3 months before the D5200 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S9500 scores vs the D5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon D5200

 S9500 D5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Nikon S9500

 D5200 S9500 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Nikon D5200

 S9500 D5200 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2013Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

See the Nikon S9500 and Nikon D5200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S9500 against the D5200.

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and D5200 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and D5200.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S9500 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D5200 will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography information
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography information
31
decent megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9500
Street photography with Nikon D5200
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography information
Nikon D5200 Sports photography information
42
excellent 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 tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
Landscape photography with Nikon D5200
46
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging advice
Nikon D5200 Vlogging advice
36
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
71
selfie friendly screen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Nikon D5200
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Nikon D5200
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Nikon D5200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 555 gr (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 84
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1284
Other
Battery life 230 photos 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL14
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $230 $595