Nikon S9500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S9500 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was manufactured around the same time to the SZ-16 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S9500 scores versus the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S9500 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and SZ-16 iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.