Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon P950

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was revealed 9 years prior to the P950 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up against the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Nikon Coolpix P950. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while 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).

See the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon P950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus the P950.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and P950 is 67 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and P950.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P950 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.