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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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 S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon S9300
  • Renewed by Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S9500 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 3 years earlier than the S9500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the S9500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S9500 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S9500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the S9500.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S9500 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S9500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S9500 will give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
31
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
31
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography advice
Nikon S9500 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography advice
Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography factors
Nikon S9500 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (215g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (205 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging advice
Nikon S9500 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 -
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 215g (0.47 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $430 $230