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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured very close to the S9500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm T500 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm T500

 S9500 Fujifilm T500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm T500 S9500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has proportions 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 T500 vs Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the S9500.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and S9500.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
31
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average in class (205g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
41
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 136 grams (0.30 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 230 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $230