FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9500
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Superseded the Nikon S9300
- Renewed by Nikon S9700

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9500 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm HS10 versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The HS10 was released 3 years before the S9500 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HS10 matches up vs the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Nikon S9500
HS10 | S9500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the FujiFilm HS10
S9500 | HS10 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon S9500
HS10 | S9500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 offers physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm HS10 versus Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HS10 vs the S9500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and S9500 is 60 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and S9500.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 |
Also Known as | FinePix HS11 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-550mm (22.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 7.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 666 grams (1.47 lbs) | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $900 | $230 |