Nikon S9500 vs Sony a1

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S9500 versus Sony a1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and a1 (50MP) and the S9500 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S9500 was introduced 9 years before the a1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S9500 scores against the a1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9500 versus Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S9500 compared to the a1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and a1 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and a1.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S9500 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a1 will give more detail using its extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S9500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.