Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P900

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled 3 years prior to the P900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores against the P900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Nikon Coolpix P900. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon P900 has sizing of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the P900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and P900 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and P900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.