Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL820

The following is a complete review of the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was manufactured 4 years after the SL820 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S9500 grades versus the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S9500 versus the SL820.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and SL820.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S9500 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.