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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon A900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon A900 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX370 versus Nikon A900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 5 years earlier than the A900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up versus the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm JX370 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm JX370

 A900 Fujifilm JX370 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2011More recent by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm JX370 A900 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 versus Nikon A900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 against the A900.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and A900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and A900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography advice
Nikon A900 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Nikon A900
55
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
Sports photography with Nikon A900
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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lighter than average (289g)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging features
Nikon A900 Vlogging features
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relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-11 2016-02-23
Body design Compact 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 surface 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 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 289 grams (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $159 $400