Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon P950

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and P950 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was released 8 years earlier than the P950 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the P950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Nikon Coolpix P950. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon P950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the P950.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and P950 is 90 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and P950.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR features the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm F800EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.