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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9700
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S4500 versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 13 months prior to the S9500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S4500 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm S4500

 S9500 Fujifilm S4500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S4500 S9500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4500 versus Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the S9500.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and S9500 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and S9500.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9500 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
35
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
31
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography details
Nikon S9500 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (543 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Travel photography highlights
54
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (543g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average (205g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (543g)
36
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 images 230 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $230 $230