Clicky

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A900

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and A900 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

The Fujifilm S1500 was announced 8 years before the A900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S1500 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm S1500

 A900 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2009Fresher by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S1500 A900 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the A900.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and A900 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and A900.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A900 to render more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography features
Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography factors
Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography info
Nikon A900 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
very long zoom (396mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A900 Landscape photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
49
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) 289 grams (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $400