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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P950

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P950 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 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 S4200 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S4200 was revealed 9 years prior to the P950 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up vs the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S4200 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm S4200

 P950 Fujifilm S4200 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2012More recent by 97 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S4200 P950 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Nikon P950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the P950.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and P950 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and P950.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P950 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography information
Nikon P950 Portrait photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography advice
Nikon P950 Travel photography advice
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P950 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging factors
Nikon P950 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
59
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2020-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 90%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 300 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
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) 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 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 pounds) 1005 gr (2.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 pictures 290 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $797