Reasons to choose Coolpix P600
Released in 2014, Coolpix P600 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 565 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix P600
vs Nikon Coolpix S9500
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix P60028 mm²
Coolpix S9500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix P600 and Coolpix S9500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix P600MetricCoolpix S9500
16.1 MPEffective pixels18.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.25 µm
1.77 µm²Pixel area1.57 µm²
56.57 MP/cm²Pixel density63.6 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
565 gWeight205 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL23 rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix P600 and Coolpix S9500 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S9500 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S9500 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix P600 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S9500
Released in 2013, Coolpix S9500 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 18.1 MP effective resolution, and a 205 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.