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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon A900

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon A900 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and A900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 4 years earlier than the A900 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up versus the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR A900 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 A900 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 38 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR A900 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides outer dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the A900.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and A900 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and A900.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon A900 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A900 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
40
good resolution (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Nikon A900
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others (808g)
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography info
Nikon A900 Sports photography info
62
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (500 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography information
Nikon A900 Travel photography information
56
good battery (500 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (808g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (500 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging features
Nikon A900 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (808g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 gr (1.78 pounds) 289 gr (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 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 500 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $400