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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P900

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Newer Model is Nikon P1000
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the P900 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was manufactured 4 years prior to the P900 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the P900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon P900

 Fujifilm SL240 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Fujifilm SL240

 P900 Fujifilm SL240 
IntroducedMarch 2015January 2012More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon P900

 Fujifilm SL240 P900 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the P900.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and P900 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and P900.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon P900 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Portrait photography camera
38
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
Street photography with Nikon P900
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (510g)
45
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography advice
Nikon P900 Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (360 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
Travel photography with Nikon P900
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
great battery (360 shots)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than average (899 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Nikon P900
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging features
Nikon P900 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (510g)
53
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no mic port
heavier than average (899 grams)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon P900
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Nikon Coolpix P900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2015-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 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 distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lb) 899 gr (1.98 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $600