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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S9100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 6 months prior to the S9100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S9100 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S9100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S9100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the S9100.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S9100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S9100.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
31
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW support
33
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography features
Nikon S9100 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
69
lighter than others (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition (214 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (270 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography details
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $430 $329