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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Renewed by Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was introduced 17 months prior to the S9500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm XP30 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S9500 Fujifilm XP30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm XP30 S9500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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).

Check the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the S9500.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and S9500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and S9500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Nikon S9500 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography features
Nikon S9500 Travel photography features
65
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (230 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
46
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
Nikon S9500 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots 230 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $240 $230