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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P950

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P950 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
  • Introduced March 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
  • Released January 2020
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P950 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 7 years prior to the P950 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S8400W P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 P950 Fujifilm S8400W 
ReleasedJanuary 2020March 2013Fresher by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S8400W P950 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the P950.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and P950 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and P950.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Nikon P950
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography information
Nikon P950 Street photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (670g)
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography highlights
Nikon P950 Travel photography highlights
52
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
more heavy than others in class (1,005g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography details
Nikon P950 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging advice
Nikon P950 Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than competition (670g)
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (1,005 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 90 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 300s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 1005 gr (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 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 shots 290 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $797