Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon B500

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was launched 3 years earlier than the B500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores versus the B500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9200 features physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has proportions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon B500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the B500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and B500 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and B500.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S9200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.