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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon S9300
  • Renewed by Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the S9500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1800 matches up against the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon S9500

 S1800 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the FujiFilm S1800

 S9500 S1800 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S9500

 S1800 S9500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and 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 S1800 and Nikon S9500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S1800 against the S9500.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and S9500 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and S9500.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S1800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
Nikon S9500 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Nikon S9500 Sports photography features
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9500 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
Nikon S9500 Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S9500
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $230