Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Released July 2009
(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
- Released January 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon S9300
- Replacement is Nikon S9700

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Nikon S9500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 4 years before the S9500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the S9500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon S9500
Fujifilm Z35 | S9500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm Z35
S9500 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S9500
Fujifilm Z35 | S9500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 offers external measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm Z35 versus Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the S9500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and S9500.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-550mm (22.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | - |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 230 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $130 | $230 |