Nikon S9500 vs Samsung NX mini

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9500 and Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is pretty comparable but the S9500 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The S9500 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the NX mini which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S9500 grades against the NX mini for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 offers physical dimensions 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 NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9500 and Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S9500 vs the NX mini.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S9500 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will produce more detail due to its extra 2.5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S9500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.