Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9500

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S9500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 18 months prior to the S9500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got exterior 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) whilst the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the S9500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S9500 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S9500.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S9500 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.