Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon S9500

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was manufactured 12 months later than the S9500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 provides external dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the S9500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and S9500 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and S9500.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.