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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P950

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Introduced January 2020
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P950 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm X-S1 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 P950 Fujifilm X-S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2020November 2011Fresher by 98 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm X-S1 P950 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
57
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Street photography with Nikon P950
52
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (920g)
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography details
Nikon P950 Sports photography details
44
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography factors
Nikon P950 Travel photography factors
43
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (920 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition (1,005 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography features
Nikon P950 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (920g)
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,005g)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm X-S1Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-24 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 90 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 300 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 1005g (2.22 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $797