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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon A900

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was announced 3 years prior to the A900 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up against the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S9200 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm S9200

 A900 Fujifilm S9200 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S9200 A900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9200 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the A900.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and A900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and A900.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon A900 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A900 Portrait photography highlights
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (670g)
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon A900 Sports photography highlights
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
54
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon A900 Landscape photography advice
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
Vlogging with Nikon A900
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Nikon Coolpix A900
Class 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
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 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 500 images 300 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $400