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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9500

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9300
  • Later Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9500 Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S9500 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 S9500 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S9500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography factors
56
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
31
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Nikon S9500
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (687g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
Nikon S9500 Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (600 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
53
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (205g)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos 230 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $230