Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P950

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled 8 years prior to the P950 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Nikon Coolpix P950. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 has outside dimensions 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon P950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the P950.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and P950 is 61 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and P950.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.