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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P90

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P80
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the P90 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was unveiled 2 years later than the P90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up against the P90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S4200 P90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm S4200

 P90 Fujifilm S4200 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S4200 P90 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the P90.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and P90 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and P90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S4200 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
Nikon P90 Portrait photography details
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (543g)
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
Travel photography with Nikon P90
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (543 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Nikon P90
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
Nikon P90 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than others (543g)
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon P90
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Nikon Coolpix P90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 400g (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
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 300 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $700