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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • New Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon S9300
  • Renewed by Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon S9500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S9500 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched 6 months prior to the S9500 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm X10 S9500 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm X10

 S9500 Fujifilm X10 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm X10 S9500 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon S9500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the S9500.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and S9500 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and S9500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S9500 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography factors
49
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
31
MP count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X10
Street photography with Nikon S9500
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography information
Nikon S9500 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (270 shots)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography information
Nikon S9500 Travel photography information
60
great battery (270 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
55
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9500 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
36
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-11 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 230 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $230