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Nikon S9500 vs Sony W710

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9300
  • New Model is Nikon S9700
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S9500 and Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was launched within a month of the W710 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S9500 scores vs the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Sony W710

 S9500 W710 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon S9500

 W710 S9500 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Sony W710

 S9500 W710 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 enjoys outside 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S9500 compared to the W710.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and W710.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
Portrait photography with Sony W710
31
MP count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9500
Sports photography with Sony W710
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9500
Travel photography with Sony W710
71
lighter than average (205 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Sony W710
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology OLED monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $90