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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus VH-410 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • New Model is Nikon S9700
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon S9500 versus Olympus VH-410, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was announced 6 months later than the VH-410 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S9500 scores against the VH-410 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Olympus VH-410

 S9500 VH-410 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Nikon S9500

 VH-410 S9500 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Olympus VH-410

 S9500 VH-410 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9500 versus Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9500 compared to the VH-410.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and VH-410 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and VH-410.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography details
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography details
31
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography information
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography information
41
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others in class (205g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (230 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography factors
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
32
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Olympus VH-410
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Olympus VH-410
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Olympus VH-410
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $186