Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 9000

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S9500 and Olympus 9000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and 9000 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was brought out 3 years after the 9000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S9500 scores versus the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 has external measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9500 and Olympus 9000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S9500 against the 9000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and 9000 is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and 9000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern S9500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.