Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Sony WX10
S9500 | WX10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 26 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9500 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |