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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(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
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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S1 A900 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm S1

 A900 Fujifilm S1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2014More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S1 A900 
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
Nikon A900 Portrait photography information
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Nikon A900
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (680g)
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Nikon A900
63
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others (680 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography features
Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (680 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix A900
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