Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Nikon Coolpix P90. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Nikon P90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon P90
Fujifilm S8300 | P90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm S8300
P90 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon P90
Fujifilm S8300 | P90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon P90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Nikon Coolpix P90 | |
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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 |