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Nikon S9500 vs Sony A33

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Nikon S9500 vs Sony A33 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A35
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony A33 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S9500 vs Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and A33 (14MP) and the S9500 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S9500 was unveiled 2 years after the A33 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S9500 scores versus the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Sony A33

 S9500 A33 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Nikon S9500

 A33 S9500 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Sony A33

 S9500 A33 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S9500 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S9500 compared to the A33.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and A33 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and A33.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S9500 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon S9500 will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer S9500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
Sony A33 Portrait photography advice
31
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9500
Sports photography with Sony A33
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9500
Travel photography with Sony A33
71
lighter than average (205g)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
Landscape photography with Sony A33
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (340 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
77
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Sony A33
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Sony SLT-A33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $230