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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A900

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8500 versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was launched 4 years earlier than the A900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up against the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S8500 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm S8500

 A900 Fujifilm S8500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S8500 A900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Nikon A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the A900.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and A900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and A900.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon A900 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography information
Nikon A900 Portrait photography information
31
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Nikon A900
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (670g)
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography features
Nikon A900 Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (670g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging information
Nikon A900 Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (670 grams)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $400