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Nikon P900 vs Sigma fp

Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Nikon P900 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Successor is Nikon P1000
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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Nikon P900 vs Sigma fp Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon P900 vs Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the P900 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The P900 was introduced 5 years earlier than the fp which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P900 matches up against the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Sigma fp

 P900 fp 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Nikon P900

 fp P900 
LaunchedJuly 2019March 2015Newer by 53 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kClearer screen (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Sigma fp

 P900 fp 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Nikon P900 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 offers outer measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the P900 vs the fp.

Nikon P900 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and fp is 52 and 84 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and fp.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P900 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma fp will provide you with greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged P900 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P900 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
has manual focus
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography advice
Sigma fp Street photography advice
45
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (899 grams)
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P900
Sports photography with Sigma fp
56
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (360 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery life (360 shots)
supports bluetooth
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than average in class (899 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
78
weather sealing
boasts focus by touch
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
MP count excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging information
Sigma fp Vlogging information
54
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (899 grams)
37
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon P900 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Sigma fp
 Nikon Coolpix P900Sigma fp
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Coolpix P900 Sigma fp
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-03-02 2019-07-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 899g (1.98 lb) 422g (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 360 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $2,050