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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon A900

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon A900 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was released 4 years before the A900 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm T550 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm T550

 A900 Fujifilm T550 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm T550 A900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the A900.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and A900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and A900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A900 Portrait photography highlights
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
Nikon A900 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Nikon A900
45
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
supports bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
48
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
Nikon A900 Vlogging features
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix A900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264, 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 136 gr (0.30 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
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 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 - 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
Price at launch $160 $400