Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A900

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was announced 13 months earlier than the A900 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores against the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon Coolpix A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the A900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and A900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9800 and A900.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.