Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S9500

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced within a month of the S9500 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades against the S9500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the S9500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and S9500 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and S9500.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.