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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Updated by Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S9500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 3 months after the S9500 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm X20 S9500 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm X20

 S9500 Fujifilm X20 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm X20 S9500 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S9500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the S9500.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and S9500 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and S9500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S9500 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
31
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Nikon S9500
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than others (353g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9500 Sports photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9500 Travel photography advice
60
good battery life (270 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (353g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (270 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9500 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than others (353g)
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-04-29 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
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 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 270 pictures 230 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $230