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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P950

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push 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 P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Released January 2020
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was manufactured 9 years prior to the P950 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores against the P950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm SL240 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm SL240

 P950 Fujifilm SL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2012Fresher by 97 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm SL240 P950 
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the P950.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and P950 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and P950.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P950 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P950 Portrait photography highlights
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography advice
Nikon P950 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (510g)
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography advice
Nikon P950 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography factors
Nikon P950 Travel photography factors
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (510g)
59
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 90%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 300 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 pounds) 1005g (2.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images 290 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $797