Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P950

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and P950 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and P950 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was unveiled 9 years prior to the P950 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the P950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon Coolpix P950. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers physical dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon P950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the P950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and P950 is 52 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and P950.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon P950 will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.