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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 13 months before the S9500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up versus the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm XP50 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S9500 Fujifilm XP50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm XP50 S9500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the S9500.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and S9500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and S9500.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
29
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography information
Nikon S9500 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Nikon S9500
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography info
Nikon S9500 Travel photography info
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weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than others (205 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography highlights
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 220 pictures 230 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $230