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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P950

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P950 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
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Released January 2020
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was brought out 12 years before the P950 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S1500 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm S1500

 P950 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2020February 2009Fresher by 132 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S1500 P950 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the P950.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and P950 is 82 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and P950.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P950 to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography details
Nikon P950 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography info
Nikon P950 Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography details
Nikon P950 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Nikon P950
50
flash built-in
long reach (396mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
Vlogging with Nikon P950
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 300 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 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
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 1005 gr (2.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 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 - 290 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $797