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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P900

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Released March 2015
  • New Model is Nikon P1000
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was brought out within a month of the P900 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores versus the P900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon P900

 Fujifilm S9800 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Fujifilm S9800

 P900 Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P900

 Fujifilm S9800 P900 
ReleasedJanuary 2015March 2015Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon P900 has measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the P900.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and P900 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and P900.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P900 Portrait photography highlights
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography information
Nikon P900 Street photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (670g)
45
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (899g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (670g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition (899 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
57
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (670g)
54
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (899 grams)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P900
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix P900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2015-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 899 gr (1.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
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 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $600