Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9500

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and S9500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed very close to the S9500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S9500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the S9500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and S9500 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and S9500.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S9500 will give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.