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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9700
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled 3 years after the HZ10W which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S9500 matches up versus the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S9500 HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 46 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S9500

 HZ10W S9500 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung HZ10W

 S9500 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 provides external measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S9500 compared to the HZ10W.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and HZ10W.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to offer you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent S9500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
31
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
focusing manually
features face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9500
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
41
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9500
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
71
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (249g)
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $300