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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P950

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched 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
  • Launched January 2020
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the P950 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores versus the P950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S8200 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm S8200

 P950 Fujifilm S8200 
LaunchedJanuary 2020January 2013More modern by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S8200 P950 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the P950.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and P950 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and P950.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography features
Nikon P950 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography advice
Nikon P950 Street photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (670g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography features
Nikon P950 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Nikon P950
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
59
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 300 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format 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 670g (1.48 lb) 1005g (2.22 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $450 $797