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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon P80
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the P90 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was announced within a month of the P90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the P90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S1500 P90 

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm S1500

 P90 Fujifilm S1500 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S1500 P90 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has specifications of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Nikon P90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the P90.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and P90 is 82 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and P90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon P90 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography features
Nikon P90 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography factors
Nikon P90 Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography info
Nikon P90 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography factors
Nikon P90 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
very long reach (396mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography info
Nikon P90 Landscape photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P90 as a Vlogging camera
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P90
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix P90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lbs) 400 gr (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $700