FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9500

Following is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S9500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 3 years earlier than the S9500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HS20 EXR scores against the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon S9500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the S9500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and S9500 is 58 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and S9500.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S9500 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.