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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A900

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 T500 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 4 years earlier than the A900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm T500 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm T500

 A900 Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm T500 A900 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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).

Check the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the A900.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and A900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and A900.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Nikon A900 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography advice
Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography details
Nikon A900 Travel photography details
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than average (289 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon A900 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Nikon A900 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix A900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $400