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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon A900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon A900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 5 years prior to the A900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm JZ100 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 A900 Fujifilm JZ100 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2012Fresher by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm JZ100 A900 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the A900.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and A900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and A900.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography information
Nikon A900 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
Nikon A900 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography details
Nikon A900 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Nikon A900
68
lighter than competition (129g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
74
lighter than average (289g)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon A900 Landscape photography factors
37
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging factors
Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $190 $400