Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200
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Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon D5100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
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.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Nikon D5200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Nikon D5200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon D5200
S9500 | D5200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Nikon S9500
D5200 | S9500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Clearer display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Nikon D5200
S9500 | D5200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | May 2013 | Same generation | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and D5200 is 92 and 66 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Nikon D5200 | |
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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 |