Nikon Coolpix S9500 Review

Nikon Coolpix S9500 Review: Conclusion

Using the Nikon Coolpix S9500 side by side with my iPhone has reminded me why I like to carry a point-and-shoot in my purse at all times. Sure, for quick snapshots that I only intend to share on Facebook, the iPhone is great. But if I’m more interested in quality than speed, then using a real camera – and point-and-shoots these days certainly qualify as real cameras – makes all the difference.

Nikon Coolpix S9500 – Seagulls

That said, while I wouldn’t mind owning the Nikon S9500, there are enough little annoyances – especially the complicated camera Wi-Fi-to-phone procedure and the shutter lag – that I’m not in a hurry to spend my money on this model. However, the S9500’s great zoom lens and Wi-Fi capabilities are really cool – and make me excited about point-and-shoot cameras again.

About the Author: Patia Stephens is a writer and photographer who currently lives in Santa Cruz, California. Please visit Patia’s blog and check out more of her photography at www.PatiaStephens.com

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Nikon's Pocket-Sized Coolpix S9500 Superzoom Camera

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The Nikon Coolpix S9500's 22x 25-550mm Nikkor Zoom Lens

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 22x Pocket Superzoom Camera - Full Zoom

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 - Built-In Wi-Fi & GPS

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 Mode Dial, Zoom Lever & Shutter Release

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 - Pop-Up Flash

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 Lighthouse Sample Photo

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 Kite Photo

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 - Seagulls

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 Flower Sample Photo

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 - Beach Sunset Silhouette

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 ISO 1600 Night Photo

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 Compared to iPhone & Panasonic

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Sunset

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 Mobile App Remote Control

In this screen shot, you can see our editor using his Smart Phone as a remote control for the S9500. The image on the screen is being wirelessly broadcast to the camera. You can zoom in and out and take a picture remotely with your Smart Phone or tablet.

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 Wi-Fi Mobile App - Image Viewing Screen

This is the image viewing screen for the Nikon Coolpix S9500's Wi-Fi mobile app. In this screen shot, the phone is actually showing the cameras stored on the camera. If you want to wirelessly transfer one to the phone, you select it and then press the download button at the bottom of the screen.

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 Wi-Fi Mobile App - Main Screen

This is the main screen for the Nikon Coolpix S9500's Wi-Fi mobile app. It offers two options - view photos you've taken with the camera; or use your Smart Phone as a remote control to take pictures.

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 - Front & Back

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Nikon Coolpix S9500 Studio Sample Photos