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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Updated by Nikon S9700
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S9500 vs Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was manufactured 3 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S9500 scores vs the Tough-3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 S9500 Tough-3000 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 38 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon S9500

 Tough-3000 S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Olympus Tough-3000

 S9500 Tough-3000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 enjoys outside dimensions 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 Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S9500 compared to the Tough-3000.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and Tough-3000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and Tough-3000.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer S9500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
31
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9500
Sports photography with Olympus Tough-3000
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition (205g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (230 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography advice
46
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging features
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging features
36
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also called - mju Tough 3000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $0