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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P80
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 3 years later than the P90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores vs the P90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S8300 P90 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm S8300

 P90 Fujifilm S8300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S8300 P90 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the P90.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and P90 is 61 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and P90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Nikon P90
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Nikon P90
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
Nikon P90 Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography details
Nikon P90 Travel photography details
52
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P90 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging factors
Nikon P90 Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon P90
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Nikon Coolpix P90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 400 gr (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $700