FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P900

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and P900 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was unveiled 6 years before the P900 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1600 matches up against the P900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Nikon Coolpix P900. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S1600 against the P900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and P900 is 78 and 52 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and P900.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P900 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.