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Nikon S9500 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Nikon S9500 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9500 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled 2 months prior to the HX50V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S9500 scores against the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Sony HX50V

 S9500 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon S9500

 HX50V S9500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Sony HX50V

 S9500 HX50V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S9500 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 features external dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S9500 and the HX50V.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and HX50V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
31
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9500
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
41
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (400 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
71
good battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than others in class (272g)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
46
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging factors
Sony HX50V Vlogging factors
36
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (272g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Sony HX50V
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech OLED monitor XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 400 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $439