Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9500

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 13 months prior to the S9500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S9500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the S9500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and S9500.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9500 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.