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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (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
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was announced very close to the S9500 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores against the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S8500 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm S8500

 S9500 Fujifilm S8500 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S8500 S9500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys external dimensions 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 proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the S9500.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and S9500 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and S9500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
31
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography factors
Nikon S9500 Street photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (670g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography features
Nikon S9500 Sports photography features
53
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography features
Nikon S9500 Travel photography features
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (670g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9500 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (670g)
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Body design 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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/7000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 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 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $230