Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Nikon Coolpix P90. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon P90
Fujifilm S1500 | P90 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm S1500
P90 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P90
Fujifilm S1500 | P90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Nikon Coolpix P90 | |
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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 |