Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon S9500

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was brought out 5 years before the S9500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades against the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD has external measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the S9500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and S9500 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and S9500.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.