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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P950

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P950 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
  • Introduced January 2015
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
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was brought out 6 years before the P950 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores against the P950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S9800 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm S9800

 P950 Fujifilm S9800 
RevealedJanuary 2020January 2015Newer by 60 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S9800 P950 
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the P950.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and P950 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and P950.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S9800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
Portrait photography with Nikon P950
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Nikon P950
57
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 90 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 300 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 1005 gr (2.22 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $797