Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon S9300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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
S9500 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S9500
Galaxy Camera 2 | S9500 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+423k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
S9500 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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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 |