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Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D7100

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
80
Overall
70

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D7000
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7200
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Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S9500 and Nikon D7100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and D7100 (24MP) and the S9500 (1/2.3") and D7100 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The S9500 was introduced 2 months earlier than the D7100 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S9500 matches up versus the D7100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon D7100

 S9500 D7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon S9500

 D7100 S9500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k614kSharper display (+615k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Nikon D7100

 S9500 D7100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon D7100 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9500 vs the D7100.

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and D7100 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and D7100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S9500 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon D7100 will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography highlights
31
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography features
Nikon D7100 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9500
Sports photography with Nikon D7100
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography details
Nikon D7100 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competition (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
66
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging features
Nikon D7100 Vlogging features
36
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
30
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon S9500 vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Nikon D7100
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Nikon D7100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Nikon D7100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-04-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology OLED monitor Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.5fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
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, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 765g (1.69 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1256
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 950 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL15
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $230 $800