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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon A900

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon A900 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was revealed 3 years prior to the A900 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades versus the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S9400W A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 A900 Fujifilm S9400W 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2014More recent by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S9400W A900 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the A900.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and A900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and A900.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon A900 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9400W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Nikon A900
37
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (670g)
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
Nikon A900 Sports photography information
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (500 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography details
Nikon A900 Travel photography details
54
great battery power (500 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
74
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography features
Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (500 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
49
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
Vlogging with Nikon A900
26
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (670g)
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
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 500 images 300 images
Form of battery AA 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $400