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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9500 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 2 months after the S9500 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S8400W S9500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 S9500 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S8400W S9500 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W 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 change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the S9500.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and S9500 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and S9500.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Nikon S9500
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (670g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography info
Nikon S9500 Sports photography info
53
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography information
Nikon S9500 Travel photography information
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competitors (205g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (230 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (670g)
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $230