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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Renewed by Nikon S9700
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was released 11 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S9500 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S9500 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S9500

 Galaxy Camera 2 S9500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k614kSharper display (+423k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S9500 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S9500 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S9500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
31
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (283g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (205g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
73
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
37
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED monitor HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Built-in
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $400