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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A900

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A900 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was released 4 years earlier than the A900 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades vs the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm SL1000 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 A900 Fujifilm SL1000 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 38 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm SL1000 A900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the A900.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and A900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and A900.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon A900 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography advice
Nikon A900 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography info
Nikon A900 Street photography info
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screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (659 grams)
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screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography features
Nikon A900 Travel photography features
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good battery life (350 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (659 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than average (289g)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography factors
Nikon A900 Landscape photography factors
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging advice
Nikon A900 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (659g)
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2016-02-23
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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 data format 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 659g (1.45 lb) 289g (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $400