Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon B500

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was launched 13 months earlier than the B500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up against the B500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 has external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has sizing of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon B500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the B500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and B500 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and B500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S9800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.