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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P950

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2020
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P950 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 8 years prior to the P950 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades against the P950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm SL1000 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 P950 Fujifilm SL1000 
LaunchedJanuary 2020January 2013Newer by 85 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm SL1000 P950 
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon P950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the P950.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and P950 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and P950.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Nikon P950
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
57
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography details
Nikon P950 Street photography details
56
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (659 grams)
53
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography factors
Nikon P950 Travel photography factors
54
better than average battery life (350 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (659 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
59
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (1,005g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging features
Nikon P950 Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (659 grams)
59
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,005g)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 300 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 grams (1.45 pounds) 1005 grams (2.22 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 images 290 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $797