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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P900

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Released March 2015
  • New Model is Nikon P1000
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P900 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and P900 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 4 years prior to the P900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the P900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon P900

 Fujifilm F550 EXR P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 P900 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedMarch 2015July 2011Fresher by 44 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon P900

 Fujifilm F550 EXR P900 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has sizing of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon P900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the P900.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and P900 is 91 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and P900.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon P900
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Nikon P900
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2")
45
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Nikon P900 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
56
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (360 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography information
Nikon P900 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (215g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
better than average battery (360 shots)
has bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than average in class (899 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography details
Nikon P900 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
54
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (899 grams)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon P900
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix P900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2015-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Yes
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 899g (1.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $450 $600