Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9500

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and S9500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 13 months before the S9500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the S9500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S9500 is 59 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S9500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S9500 will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.