Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
- Released January 2014
(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
- Updated by Nikon A1000

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S1 versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S1 was launched 3 years prior to the A900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Nikon Coolpix A900. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon A900
Fujifilm S1 | A900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm S1
A900 | Fujifilm S1 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon A900
Fujifilm S1 | A900 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S1 versus Nikon A900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the A900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and A900 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and A900.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon A900 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Nikon Coolpix A900 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.4-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) | 289 grams (0.64 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 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 | 350 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-85 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $400 |