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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9500 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 S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9400W was launched 12 months after the S9500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores against the S9500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S9400W S9500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 S9500 Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S9400W S9500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the S9500.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and S9500 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and S9500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9400W will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography factors
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Nikon S9500
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (670g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography factors
Nikon S9500 Travel photography factors
54
great battery pack (500 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competition (205g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9500 Vlogging highlights
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
36
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-01-29
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
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 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 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $230