Nikon Coolpix S9500 review

Nikon compact packs in the features and zooms with style

Nikon Coolpix S9500 review
The Nikon Coolpix S9500 has Wi-Fi and NFC

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 review

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Seen here is a comparison of the wide end and the telephoto end of the zoom. The zoom shot is at 1/30, you can really see how the vibration reduction is holding up on that 22x zoom.

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The above photo was shot in overcast/snowy daylight, so it's not clear why the metering decided to underexpose this image. In the main, however, the metering was as spot on as can be expected for a camera of this class.

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Reds are vibrant without popping too much, and blown highlights did not seem to cause unsightly purple fringing or excessive flare.

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The metering coped quite intelligently with most scenes, seen here combined with a good shadow detail and highlight detail in the same frame.

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This image was taken in bright daylight at an awkward angle, but the OLED screen remained clear enough to compose this shot.