Nikon S9500 vs Olympus SH-1

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S9500 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the SH-1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S9500 grades versus the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9500 vs Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9500 compared to the SH-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and SH-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and SH-1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S9500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.