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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P950

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P950 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was released 7 years before the P950 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores against the P950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S9400W P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 P950 Fujifilm S9400W 
IntroducedJanuary 2020January 2014More recent by 73 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S9400W P950 
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W offers outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the P950.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and P950 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and P950.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S9400W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
Nikon P950 Portrait photography factors
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography details
Nikon P950 Street photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Nikon P950
54
good battery power (500 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography info
Nikon P950 Landscape photography info
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
Nikon P950 Vlogging details
26
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
59
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 90 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 300 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 1005 gr (2.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 life 500 photographs 290 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $330 $797