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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P90

Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon P80
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P90 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and P90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 2 years after the P90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the P90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Nikon P90

 Fujifilm X-S1 P90 
LaunchedNovember 2011February 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 P90 Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon P90

 Fujifilm X-S1 P90 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 features exterior measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the P90.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and P90 is 52 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and P90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The fresher Fujifilm X-S1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography information
Nikon P90 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography info
Nikon P90 Street photography info
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (920 grams)
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography advice
Nikon P90 Sports photography advice
43
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Travel photography camera
43
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (920 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography info
Nikon P90 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P90 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (920 grams)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon P90
 Fujifilm X-S1Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Nikon Coolpix P90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-24 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lbs) 400 gr (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $700