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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Let's look closer at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was introduced 3 years before the S9500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S3200 scores versus the S9500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon S9500

 S3200 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the FujiFilm S3200

 S9500 S3200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon S9500

 S3200 S9500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 has outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3200 vs the S9500.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and S9500 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and S9500.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
31
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography information
Nikon S9500 Travel photography information
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging details
Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
36
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon S9500
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $190 $230