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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9500

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 24 months later than the S9500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S9900w S9500 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 S9500 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm S9900w S9500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the S9500.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and S9500 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and S9500.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9500 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Nikon S9500
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Nikon S9500
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Travel photography highlights
61
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (670g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
57
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $719 $230