Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Revealed March 2015
- Newer Model is Nikon P1000

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the P900 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the P900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Nikon Coolpix P900. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon P900
Fujifilm S8600 | P900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Fujifilm S8600
P900 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P900
Fujifilm S8600 | P900 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 has external dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon P900 has specifications of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the P900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and P900 is 76 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and P900.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8600 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Nikon Coolpix P900 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2015-03-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 921k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 450 grams (0.99 pounds) | 899 grams (1.98 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") |
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 | 410 images | 360 images |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 3 x AA | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $600 |