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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A900 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 5 years earlier than the A900 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm JX500 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm JX500

 A900 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2012Newer by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm JX500 A900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the A900.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and A900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and A900.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon A900 to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography info
Nikon A900 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
Nikon A900 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Nikon A900
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than others (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography info
Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
Nikon A900 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix A900
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2016-02-23
Physical type 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 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $400