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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Later Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Nikon S9500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was introduced 4 years before the S9500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 S9500 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 S9500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Nikon S9500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and the S9500.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and S9500 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and S9500.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to render extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography advice
Nikon S9500 Street photography advice
45
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (260g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Sports photography with Nikon S9500
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography information
Nikon S9500 Travel photography information
48
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (260 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography highlights
26
nice screen size (2.8")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
46
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (260g)
36
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260g (0.57 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 - 230 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $230