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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(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
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm Z35 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm Z35

 S9500 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm Z35 S9500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography advice
Nikon S9500 Street photography advice
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9500 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Coolpix S9500
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