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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S4000 versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 3 years prior to the S9500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S4000 matches up against the S9500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon S9500

 S4000 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the FujiFilm S4000

 S9500 S4000 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon S9500

 S4000 S9500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 has outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 versus the S9500.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and S9500 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and S9500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
MP count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography factors
Nikon S9500 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography details
Nikon S9500 Travel photography details
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (205g)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Nikon S9500 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon S9500
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 205 gr (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 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 300 pictures 230 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $230