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Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • New Model is Nikon S9700
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was announced 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S9500 grades versus the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Sony WX10

 S9500 WX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon S9500

 WX10 S9500 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Sony WX10

 S9500 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 comes with external 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S9500 and the WX10.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and WX10.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S9500 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
31
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX10 Sports photography highlights
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others in class (205g)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
65
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
46
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Sony WX10
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology OLED monitor Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $200