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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P950

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Announced 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
  • Launched January 2020
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P950 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 6 years prior to the P950 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up versus the P950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S9900w P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 P950 Fujifilm S9900w 
LaunchedJanuary 2020January 2015Newer by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm S9900w P950 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w has physical dimensions 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 P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the P950.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and P950 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and P950.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S9900w will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Nikon P950
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography details
Nikon P950 Street photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (670 grams)
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography highlights
Nikon P950 Sports photography highlights
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography factors
Nikon P950 Travel photography factors
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than average (1,005 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (670g)
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (1,005 grams)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 90%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 300 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 1005 grams (2.22 pounds)
Physical 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 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 pictures 290 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $719 $797