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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P90

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Older Model is Nikon P80
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was revealed 4 years later than the P90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades versus the P90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S4800 P90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm S4800

 P90 Fujifilm S4800 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S4800 P90 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Nikon P90 has specifications of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon P90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the P90.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and P90 is 66 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and P90.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S4800 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4800 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography information
Nikon P90 Portrait photography information
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (518g)
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P90 Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P90 Travel photography highlights
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (518 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
Nikon P90 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (518g)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon P90
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Coolpix P90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 gr (1.14 lbs) 400 gr (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $229 $700