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Nikon S9500 vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S9500 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S9500 and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 4 months earlier than the TF1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S9500 grades versus the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Sony TF1

 S9500 TF1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S9500

 TF1 S9500 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Sony TF1

 S9500 TF1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S9500 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S9500 versus the TF1.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and TF1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
31
good resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
weather sealing
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $266