Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P950

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Nikon Coolpix P950. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.