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Nikon S9500 vs Sony S950

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S950 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Later Model is Nikon S9700
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony S950 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S9500 versus Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was revealed 4 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S9500 grades against the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Sony S950

 S9500 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 49 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Nikon S9500

 S950 S9500 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Sony S950

 S9500 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9500 versus the S950.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and S950.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S9500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
Portrait photography with Sony S950
31
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography factors
Sony S950 Sports photography factors
41
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography features
Sony S950 Travel photography features
71
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
46
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9500
Vlogging with Sony S950
36
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
9
no video
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Sony S950
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $130