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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon A900

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores vs the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S4800 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm S4800

 A900 Fujifilm S4800 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S4800 A900 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the A900.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and A900 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and A900.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon A900 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography factors
Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (518 grams)
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography details
Nikon A900 Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography details
Nikon A900 Travel photography details
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (518 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competition (289g)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography info
Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging information
Nikon A900 Vlogging information
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (518 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Coolpix A900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 gr (1.14 pounds) 289 gr (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $400