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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 4 years prior to the P1000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades vs the P1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon P1000

 Fujifilm S9800 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Fujifilm S9800

 P1000 Fujifilm S9800 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2015More modern by 42 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P1000

 Fujifilm S9800 P1000 
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon P1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the P1000.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and P1000 is 61 and 49 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and P1000.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S9800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography details
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography details
37
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
Street photography with Nikon P1000
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
51
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography info
Nikon P1000 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
54
supports bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (3000mm)
bad battery life (250 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,415 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
58
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,415 grams)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P1000
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2018-07-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-8
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 1415 gr (3.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $1,000