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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Updated by Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm A150 versus Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was announced 5 years earlier than the S9500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up against the S9500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm A150 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm A150

 S9500 Fujifilm A150 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm A150 S9500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A150 features physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A150 versus Nikon S9500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A150 against the S9500.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A150 and S9500.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to offer extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A150
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography factors
Nikon S9500 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
Sports photography with Nikon S9500
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A150
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
56
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (205 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging details
Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
36
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-04 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 - 230 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $230