Nikon P900 vs Fujifilm S1
Side-by-side specs, features and our lab-measured performance for the Nikon P900 and the Fujifilm S1.
Fujifilm S1
Key differences
Why pick the Nikon P900
- Higher native ISO ceiling: ISO 6,400 vs ISO 3,200
- Faster autofocus shutter lag (lab tested): 0.1s vs 0.13s
- Built-in GPS
- Newer model (2015 vs 2014)
Why pick the Fujifilm S1
- Faster continuous shooting: 9.6 fps vs 7.1 fps
- Lighter: 680 g vs 916 g
- Costs less (street price when tested): $349 vs $596.95
Worked out from the spec sheets and our lab measurements. Image quality, handling and autofocus tracking are judged in the reviews.
| Specification | Nikon P900 | Fujifilm S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Camera Format | EVF | EVF |
| Date Available | 2015-04-15 | 2014-03-15 |
| Currently Manufactured | Yes | No |
| Retail Price | $599.95 | $499.95 |
| Street Price | $596.95 | $349.00 |
| Weight | 32.3 oz (916 g) includes batteries | 24.0 oz (680 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 5.5 x 4.1 x 5.4 in. (140 x 103 x 137 mm) | 5.2 x 3.6 x 4.3 in. (133 x 91 x 110 mm) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Successor | Nikon P950 | – |
| Sensor | ||
| Effective Megapixels | 16.1 | 16.0 |
| Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer | BSI | – |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch | 1.34 microns | 1.34 microns |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Anti Aliasing Filter | None | – |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | No | No |
| Self-Cleaning | No | No |
| Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1) | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1624 (18.7 MP, Other), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1624 (9.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1080 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1624 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1080 (4.1 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (.RAF), RAW+JPEG |
| RAW Capture Support | No | Yes |
| Autofocus | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking | Contrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect | No | No |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Speed (Imaging Resource lab tests) | ||
| Continuous-mode frames/second | 7.1 | 9.6 |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution) | 7.1 | 9.6 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution) | 7 | 9 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid) | 0.10 seconds | 0.13 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused) | 0.033 seconds | – |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash) | 0.36 seconds | – |
| Startup Time | 1.2 seconds | – |
| Play -> Record Time | 0.9 seconds | – |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution) | 1.36 | – |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 4.0 seconds | – |
| Viewfinder and screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | 0.5cm (0.2-in.), approx. 921K-dot equivalent LCD, 100% coverage; with the diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m-1); eye sensor | EVF type; 0.2-inch, 920K-dot color LCD, ~100% coverage, diopter adjustment |
| EVF Resolution | 921,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 pixels) |
| Rear Display Size (inches) | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution | 921,600 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Top Deck Display | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Minimum ISO (native) | 100 | 100 |
| Maximum ISO (native) | 6400 | 3200 |
| ISO Settings | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) | Auto, Equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; * ISO6400 is effective in image size M or S,12800 is effective in image size S. |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 15 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL 256-zones metering, Multi, Spot, Average |
| White Balance Settings | Auto1, Auto 2, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Color Temp | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer) | Yes | – |
| High Resolution Composite | No | No |
| Self Timer | 10 or 2 seconds | 2, 10, Auto seconds |
| Creative Exposure Modes | Scene modes: Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Moon, Bird Watching; Scene Auto Selector; Smart Portrait; Special Effects | Advanced Filter (Fish-eye, Dynamic Tone, Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, Soft Focus, Cross Screen, High Key, Low Key, Partial color: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple), Natural Light and Flash, Pro Low Light, Dynamic Range/HDR, Custom, Panorama, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (tripod), Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Sunset, Flower, Party, Text) |
| Video | ||
| Can take movies | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution | 1920x1080 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p) 1280x720 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p) 640x480 (30p/​25p) 1280x720 (60p/​50p) 640x480 (120p/​100p) 1920x1080 (15p/​12.5p) | 1920x1080 (60p) 1280x720 (60p) 640x480 (30p) 640x480 (120p) 320x240 (240p) 160x120 (480p) |
| Movie File Format | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo) | .MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) with stereo sound |
| HD Video Out | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection | HDMI | HDMI |
| Microphone Jack | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Lens | ||
| Lens | Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 12 groups including a super extra-low dispersion (ED) glass element | Fujinon Super EBC; 13 elements in 11 groups (includes 2 aspherical and 4 extra low dispersion elements) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | 24 - 2,000mm | 24 - 1,200mm |
| Focal Length (actual) | 4.3 - 357mm | 4.3 - 215mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 83.00x | 50.00x |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8 (wide) / f/6.5 (tele) - f/8; Electronically-controlled 6-blade iris diaphragm | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/11 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Filter Thread | 67.0mm | – |
| Digital Zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/4000 | – |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | – |
| External Flash Connection | – | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control | No | – |
| Storage and connectivity | ||
| Usable Memory Types | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support | No UHS support | UHS-I |
| Dual Card Slots | No | No |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | – |
| Built-In GPS | Yes | No |
| External Connections | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| Remote Control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type | Wi-Fi or optional IR remote | Wi-Fi live view |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF) | 360 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery Form Factor | Proprietary EN-EL23 | Proprietary NP-85 |
| Usable Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Internal Charging Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter) | Yes | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes |
| Color Filter Type | RGBG | – |
| Composite Video Out | No | No |
| Integrated ND Filter | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range | 50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity | 40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range | 1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity | 1 - 100 cm 0.4 - 39.4 in |
| Thread Type | On lens | – |
| Digital Zoom Values | Up to 4x; up to 2x Dynamic Fine Zoom | Up to 2.0x |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Eye-level Viewfinder | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display | Yes | Yes |
| Auto ISO Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Program Auto Exposure | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro |
| Flash Range Description | Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 11.5m (1 ft. 8 in. to 37 ft.); [T]: 5.0 to 7.0m (16 ft. 5 in. to 22 ft.) | Auto ISO: 0.45 - 8.0m (Wide), 3.5 - 4.0m (Tele) |
| Included Memory | No memory included | 37.0 MB |
| PictBridge Compliant | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Connections (extended) | Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0 | Mini (Type C) HDMI port |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | – |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele) | 0.17 seconds | 0.22 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus) | 0.105 seconds | – |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View) | 360 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery Life, Video | 80 minutes | – |
| Batteries Included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL23 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-85 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included | No | No |
| Other Memory | – | UHS-I compliant |
| Uncompressed Format | – | RAW (.RAF), RAW+JPEG |
| Included Memory Type | – | Internal |
| Included Software | – | Fujifilm CD-ROM |
Highlighted cells mark the better figure where one is clearly better. Timings and buffer depths come from our lab tests; DxOMark scores are DxOMark's own.
Nikon P900 highlights
Features a new Dual Detect Optical VR technology to help achieve the highest level of camera shake compensation available in a Nikon compact digital camera, equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed to help ensure sharp photos.
Fujifilm S1 highlights
Dust and weather-resistant bridge camera, 5-axial optical image stabilization, 10fps burst mode, 1080p60 Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi.