Nikon S9500 vs Olympus SZ-12

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S9500 versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was manufactured 13 months after the SZ-12 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S9500 matches up vs the SZ-12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 has external dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S9500 and the SZ-12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and SZ-12 is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and SZ-12.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9500 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S9500 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.