Fujifilm FinePix S4800 vs Nikon Coolpix S9500

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and the Nikon Coolpix S9500, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S9500 Highlights

      • 18.1 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 99 Focus Points (99 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
      • 7.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Nikon Coolpix S9500.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.5 fps

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S4800 over Nikon Coolpix S9500.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 vs Nikon Coolpix S9500
      Lower Native ISO 64 vs 125
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 720 mm vs 550 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 30x vs 22x
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S9500

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S9500 over Fujifilm FinePix S4800.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 vs Nikon Coolpix S9500
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 18.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4896 x 3672
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 614k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.2 fps vs 7.5 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-in GPS vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz) vs 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Coolpix S9500
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Coolpix S9500
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot614k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Nikon Coolpix S9500 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 614k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600 and expands to 64 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Nikon Coolpix S9500 features a 18.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 21.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 1,600.

      Nikon Coolpix S9500 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Nikon Coolpix S9500 can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Nikon Coolpix S9500

      Nikon Coolpix S9500 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      Built-in Wi-Fi on Nikon Coolpix S9500

      Nikon Coolpix S9500 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 comes with 4 x AA battery pack and Nikon Coolpix S9500 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 230 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S4800, and up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix S9500. Fujifilm FinePix S4800 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps. Nikon Coolpix S9500 can shoot continuously up to 7.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m on Fujifilm FinePix S4800..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 body has dimensions of 122 x 93 x 100 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 3.94") and Nikon Coolpix S9500 body has dimensions of 110 x 60 x 31 mm (4.33 x 2.36 x 1.22"). Fujifilm FinePix S4800 weighs 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S9500 weighs 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      122 mm

      93 mm

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      110 mm

      60 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Nikon Coolpix S9500

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Nikon Coolpix S9500 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      GOOD
      70
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Nikon Coolpix S9500 and give them scores of 55 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.1 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      BAD
      4
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      71
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Nikon Coolpix S9500

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots


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