Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9500

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S9500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S9500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 20 months later than the S9500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the S9500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the S9500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and S9500 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and S9500.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S9500 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.