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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9500

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and S9500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was launched 3 years prior to the S9500 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F300EXR grades versus the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S9500

 F300EXR S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S9500 F300EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S9500

 F300EXR S9500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the S9500.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and S9500 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and S9500.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S9500 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
31
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Nikon S9500
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Nikon S9500 Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon S9500 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition (215 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (205g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (550mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (230 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S9500 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
36
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S9500
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix S9500
Also called FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 7.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $230