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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9200 versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was manufactured 12 months after the S9500 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades against the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S9200 S9500 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm S9200

 S9500 Fujifilm S9200 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S9200 S9500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9200 versus Nikon S9500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the S9500.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and S9500 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and S9500.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9200
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography info
Nikon S9500 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (670g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography details
Nikon S9500 Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography details
Nikon S9500 Travel photography details
54
good battery life (500 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competitors (205g)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (230 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
26
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (670 grams)
36
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 205g (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 Overall 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 500 images 230 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $230