Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon A900

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon A900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A900 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Nikon Coolpix A900. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the A900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and A900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and A900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon A900 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.