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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(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
Nikon P900
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon P900

 Fujifilm S8600 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Fujifilm S8600

 P900 Fujifilm S8600 
RevealedMarch 2015January 2014More modern by 14 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P900

 Fujifilm S8600 P900 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P900 Portrait photography advice
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography details
Nikon P900 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (360 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
great battery (360 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than average in class (899 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P900 Landscape photography factors
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (410 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery (360 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging factors
Nikon P900 Vlogging factors
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
53
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (899g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P900
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Nikon Coolpix P900
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