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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P900

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • New Model is Nikon P1000
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 3 years prior to the P900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the P900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon P900

 Fujifilm SL1000 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 P900 Fujifilm SL1000 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2013More recent by 26 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon P900

 Fujifilm SL1000 P900 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has sizing of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the P900.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and P900 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and P900.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Nikon P900
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resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Street photography camera
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (659 grams)
45
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (350 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (360 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography advice
Nikon P900 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery (350 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (659g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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good battery life (360 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (899g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Nikon P900
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging features
Nikon P900 Vlogging features
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (659 grams)
53
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (899g)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon P900
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Nikon Coolpix P900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2015-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659 grams (1.45 lb) 899 grams (1.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
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 350 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $600