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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP90
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • New Model is Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP80 versus Nikon S9500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was introduced 24 months after the S9500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades against the S9500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm XP80 S9500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Fujifilm XP80

 S9500 Fujifilm XP80 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon S9500

 Fujifilm XP80 S9500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP80 has got external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP80 versus Nikon S9500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the S9500.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and S9500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and S9500.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP80 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
MP count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography info
Nikon S9500 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP80
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging details
Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
34
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon S9500
 Fujifilm XP80Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor 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 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 images 230 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $149 $230