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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 18 months later than the S9100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the S9100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm T500 S9100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm T500

 S9100 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm T500 S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the S9100.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and S9100.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Nikon S9100
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography details
Nikon S9100 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
75
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
61
lighter than competition in class (214g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
39
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Nikon S9100 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $329