FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9500

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.