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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A900

Portability
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Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A900 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S9800 A900 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm S9800

 A900 Fujifilm S9800 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2015Newer by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S9800 A900 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography information
Nikon A900 Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (670g)
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography advice
Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography advice
Nikon A900 Travel photography advice
57
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
74
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging features
Nikon A900 Vlogging features
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix A900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 289 grams (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 300 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $400