Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A900

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was launched 4 years earlier than the A900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up vs the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Nikon Coolpix A900. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the A900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and A900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and A900.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.