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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P90

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon P80
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the P90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL300 was brought out 2 years later than the P90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the P90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon P90

 Fujifilm SL300 P90 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm SL300

 P90 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P90

 Fujifilm SL300 P90 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the P90.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and P90 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and P90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL300 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
Street photography with Nikon P90
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P90 Sports photography highlights
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography factors
Nikon P90 Travel photography factors
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P90 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging info
Nikon P90 Vlogging info
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P90
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon Coolpix P90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 400 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $700