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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P90

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon P80
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P90 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured 3 years after the P90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores against the P90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S8500 P90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm S8500

 P90 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P90

 Fujifilm S8500 P90 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 has got 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) and the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the P90.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and P90 is 61 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and P90.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography information
Nikon P90 Portrait photography information
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good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P90 Travel photography highlights
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good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
54
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P90 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P90
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Nikon Coolpix P90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 400g (0.88 lb)
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $700