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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P90

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Old Model is Nikon P80
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P90 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was brought out 4 years after the P90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the P90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S8400W P90 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2009More modern by 51 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 P90 Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S8400W P90 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon P90 has sizing of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon P90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the P90.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and P90 is 61 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and P90.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8400W will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P90 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography advice
Nikon P90 Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography info
Nikon P90 Travel photography info
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
Nikon P90 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging highlights
Nikon P90 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P90
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Nikon Coolpix P90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 400g (0.88 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 300 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $700