Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL500

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S9500 and Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S9500 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The S9500 was manufactured 2 years after the TL500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S9500 scores versus the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 enjoys 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) while the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9500 and Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S9500 vs the TL500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and TL500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S9500 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S9500 will show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S9500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.