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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D90

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D90 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 D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D80
  • New Model is Nikon D7000
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D90 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Nikon D90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and D90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and D90 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 4 years later than the D90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up against the D90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon D90

 Fujifilm SL1000 D90 
RevealedJanuary 2013October 2008More recent by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 D90 Fujifilm SL1000 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon D90

 Fujifilm SL1000 D90 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got physical dimensions 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 D90 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the D90.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and D90 is 61 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and D90.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm SL1000 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D90 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D90 as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Nikon D90
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography factors
Nikon D90 Travel photography factors
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great battery (350 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography info
Nikon D90 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging information
Nikon D90 Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
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provides face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon D90
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon D90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Nikon D90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2008-10-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659 grams (1.45 pounds) 703 grams (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 977
Other
Battery life 350 images 850 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $600 $1,199