Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S9500
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S9500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
S9500 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S9500
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S9500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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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 |