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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9500

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9500 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and S9500 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 13 months earlier than the S9500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the S9500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S9500 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 S9500 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S9500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Nikon S9500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the S9500.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S9500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S9500 will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
31
resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography information
Nikon S9500 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S9500
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography info
Nikon S9500 Travel photography info
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (205g)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (230 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
43
rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S9500 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 images 230 images
Battery form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $230