Nikon Coolpix S9300 vs Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9300

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix S9300, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on July 16, 2012.

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Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix S9100, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon Coolpix S9100

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Coolpix S9500, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Coolpix S9500

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

The battery of this camera can last up to 200 shots per charge with the included EN-EL12 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix S9500, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 29, 2013.

See full specifications

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix S9300, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon Coolpix S9300

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Coolpix S9700, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Coolpix S9700

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 18 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 99 focus points.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

The battery of this camera can last up to 230 shots per charge with the included EN-EL12 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.