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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A900

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Announced February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A900 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon A900, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 5 years prior to the A900 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm XP50 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm XP50

 A900 Fujifilm XP50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2012More recent by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm XP50 A900 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the A900.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and A900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and A900.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to show more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Nikon A900
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography highlights
Nikon A900 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography highlights
Nikon A900 Sports photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography info
Nikon A900 Travel photography info
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Nikon A900
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix A900
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 289g (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 220 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $400