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Nikon S9500 vs Sony W650

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Renewed by Nikon S9700
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S9500 vs Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was revealed 13 months after the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the S9500 grades against the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Sony W650

 S9500 W650 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S9500

 W650 S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Sony W650

 S9500 W650 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S9500 vs the W650.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and W650.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S9500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
Portrait photography with Sony W650
31
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9500
Travel photography with Sony W650
71
lighter than others in class (205g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
46
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology OLED monitor Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $140