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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P90

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Replaced the Nikon P80
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P90 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the P90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched at a similar time to the P90 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the P90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S8100fd P90 

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 P90 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S8100fd P90 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the P90.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and P90 is 75 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and P90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P90 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Nikon P90
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focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography information
Nikon P90 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography factors
Nikon P90 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
Nikon P90 Vlogging advice
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really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon P90
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix P90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 400 gr (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $700