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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon B500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Released February 2016
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon B500 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was manufactured 3 years earlier than the B500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the B500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon B500

 Fujifilm S9400W B500 

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 B500 Fujifilm S9400W 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon B500

 Fujifilm S9400W B500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W has got physical dimensions 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 specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the B500.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and B500 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and B500.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S9400W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
Nikon B500 Portrait photography highlights
37
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (670 grams)
52
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Nikon B500
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (600 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Nikon B500
54
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (670g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
good battery life (600 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (541g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography information
Nikon B500 Landscape photography information
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
45
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (600 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
Nikon B500 Vlogging details
26
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (670 grams)
27
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (541g)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix B500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 541 grams (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 600 images
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $330 $300