• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 550.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S9500 advantages over Fujifilm S6800

  • Slower slow-motion
    3015 fps vs 480 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    30 mm vs 100 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    205g vs 523g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Fujifilm S6800 advantages over Nikon S9500

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 550 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 320 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S4500

Nikon S9500
Fujifilm S4500
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S9500 vs Fujifilm S4500

Fujifilm S6800
Fujifilm S4500
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Fujifilm S4500

Compared to Sony HX10V

Nikon S9500
Sony HX10V
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon S9500 vs Sony HX10V

Fujifilm S6800
Sony HX10V
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Sony HX10V

Compared to Panasonic ZS30

Nikon S9500
Panasonic ZS30
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS30

Fujifilm S6800
Panasonic ZS30
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Panasonic ZS30

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Nikon S9500
Panasonic ZS25
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS25

Fujifilm S6800
Panasonic ZS25
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Panasonic ZS25

Compared to Fujifilm S4800

Nikon S9500
Fujifilm S4800
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S9500 vs Fujifilm S4800

Fujifilm S6800
Fujifilm S4800
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Fujifilm S4800

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