Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P900

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the P900 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured 4 years before the P900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades vs the P900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon Coolpix P900. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 provides 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) while the Nikon P900 has measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the P900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and P900 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and P900.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P900 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.