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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P950

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Announced January 2014
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Revealed January 2020
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P950 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the P950 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S1 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm S1

 P950 Fujifilm S1 
RevealedJanuary 2020January 2014More modern by 73 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S1 P950 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon P950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the P950.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and P950 is 60 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and P950.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
57
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography advice
Nikon P950 Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
53
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (350 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Nikon P950
63
good battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (680 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (350 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
55
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Nikon P950
57
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 90 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 300s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 1005g (2.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs 290 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $797