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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P90

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P80
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the P90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2950 was announced 24 months later than the P90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S2950 matches up versus the P90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Nikon P90

 S2950 P90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the FujiFilm S2950

 P90 S2950 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P90

 S2950 P90 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S2950 and the P90.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and P90 is 76 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and P90.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm S2950 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher S2950 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
Nikon P90 Portrait photography info
35
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
Nikon P90 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
Nikon P90 Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
Nikon P90 Travel photography details
60
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography information
Nikon P90 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
Nikon P90 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Nikon P90
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Nikon Coolpix P90
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 400g (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $330 $700