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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S8200 versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out very close to the S9500 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades against the S9500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S8200 S9500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm S8200

 S9500 Fujifilm S8200 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S8200 S9500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has dimensions 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 S8200 versus Nikon S9500 in our newest Camera & 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 employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the S9500.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and S9500 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and S9500.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography factors
Nikon S9500 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
50
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9500 Travel photography factors
52
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competition (205 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $230