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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon A900

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon A900 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was introduced 7 years before the A900 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S2800HD scores versus the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Nikon A900

 S2800HD A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 A900 S2800HD 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2010Newer by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon A900

 S2800HD A900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the A900.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and A900 is 75 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and A900.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon A900 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Nikon A900
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Nikon A900
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than others (289g)
has bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A900 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging factors
Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon A900
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Nikon Coolpix A900
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $260 $400