Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon S9500
Fujifilm S8500 | S9500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm S8500
S9500 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon S9500
Fujifilm S8500 | S9500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon S9500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and S9500 is 61 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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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 |