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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Updated by Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was released 4 years earlier than the S9500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the XP10 matches up versus the S9500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon S9500

 XP10 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the FujiFilm XP10

 S9500 XP10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S9500

 XP10 S9500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 features outer measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the XP10 vs the S9500.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and S9500.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S9500 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older XP10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proof
lighter than others (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography information
Nikon S9500 Sports photography information
30
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9500 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than others (135 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
71
lighter than competition (205 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography features
27
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9500 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S9500
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Also Known as FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $175 $230