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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S9500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S2500HD matches up versus the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon S9500

 S2500HD S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 S9500 S2500HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S9500

 S2500HD S9500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon S9500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD versus the S9500.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and S9500 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and S9500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9500 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Nikon S9500 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography features
Nikon S9500 Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Nikon S9500 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S9500
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix S9500
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 205g (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 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $230