Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P900

Cameras
Compare Cameras
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P900

Leave Feedback

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-M1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-M1.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 2000.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P900 Review.
How does it shoot? Nikon P900 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the P900.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon P900 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon P950
Compare P900 vs P950
Compare Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P950

Buy From

Differences

Fujifilm X-M1 advantages over Nikon P900

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Thinner
39 mm vs 137 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
330g vs 916g
Lighter weight
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
16 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon P900 advantages over Fujifilm X-M1

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.10 vs 0.38 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read X-M1 User Reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read P900 User Reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Fujifilm X-M1

Body Only

Body Only
Kit with 16-50mm Lens

All X-M1 Deals

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Nikon P900

Nikon P900

All P900 Deals

Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Fujifilm X-M1.
Read our Fujifilm X-M1 Initial Test

Farthest zoom reach for a fixed lens camera (2000mm eq.); Good image quality for its class; Good vibration reduction; Fast aperture at wide angle (f/2.8); Excellent value for the price.
No RAW file recording; Limited capabilities in low light, including struggling with autofocus; Lens not as sharp at full tele end; No hot shoe.
Read our Nikon P900 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Fujifilm X-M1

Panasonic FZ70

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$660
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic FZ70

Nikon P900

Panasonic FZ70

$697
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Lighter weight

Compare Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm X-A1

$993
APS-C

Doesn't require an AA filter

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Nikon P900

Fujifilm X-A1

$697
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P900 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX3000

Nikon P900

Samsung NX3000

$697
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P900 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-M1 vs Canon EOS M10

Nikon P900

Canon EOS M10

$697
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P900 vs Canon EOS M10

Compared to Nikon P950

Fujifilm X-M1

Nikon P950

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$797
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon P950

Nikon P900

Nikon P950

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$797
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950

Compare Other Cameras?