FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9500

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 3 years prior to the S9500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the AV250 matches up versus the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S9500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the AV250 versus the S9500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and S9500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and S9500.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.