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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P950

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Introduced January 2020
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 7 years before the P950 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades versus the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S8600 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm S8600

 P950 Fujifilm S8600 
IntroducedJanuary 2020January 2014Fresher by 73 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S8600 P950 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 offers outer dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the P950.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and P950 is 76 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and P950.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography factors
Nikon P950 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8600
Sports photography with Nikon P950
55
excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (900mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P950 Landscape photography advice
46
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
59
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (1,005g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 300s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 lbs) 1005g (2.22 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 410 pictures 290 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $797