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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P500

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P500 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Updated by Nikon P510
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P500 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and P500 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was revealed 2 years later than the P500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the P500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon P500

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S9400W P500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2011More recent by 36 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Fujifilm S9400W

          

          

            
 P500 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon P500

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S9400W P500 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon P500 has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon P500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the P500.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P500 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and P500 is 61 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and P500.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9400W provides an edge in sensor technology.

            Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Nikon P500
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
34
 manual focus
 provides face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
Nikon P500 Street photography advice
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than others (670 grams)
50
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than competition (494g)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon P500 as a Sports photography camera
55
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery life (500 per charge)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (23-810mm  35.2 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography highlights
Nikon P500 Travel photography highlights
54
 better than average battery life (500 shots)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than others (670g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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 has built in flash
 decently wide (23mm)
 long reach (810mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low battery (220 per charge)
 heavier than competition (494g)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography details
Nikon P500 Landscape photography details
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 manual focus
 decently wide (23mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery (220 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
Vlogging with Nikon P500
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 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than others (670 grams)
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 decently wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition (494 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P500 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon P500
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix P500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 494g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 photos 220 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $330 $399