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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P950

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P950 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2020
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S4800 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was launched 8 years earlier than the P950 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades against the P950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S4800 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm S4800

 P950 Fujifilm S4800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020January 2013More recent by 84 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S4800 P950 
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the P950.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and P950 is 66 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and P950.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S4800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography information
Nikon P950 Portrait photography information
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography information
Nikon P950 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
Sports photography with Nikon P950
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
supports bluetooth
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
more heavy than average (1,005g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P950 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging information
Nikon P950 Vlogging information
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (518g)
59
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (1,005 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 300s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 gr (1.14 lbs) 1005 gr (2.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 life - 290 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $229 $797