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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the A (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and A (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 20 months later than the A which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the A in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon A

 Fujifilm S9900w A 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015June 2013More recent by 20 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Fujifilm S9900w

 A Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon A

 Fujifilm S9900w A 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon A has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the A.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and A is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and A.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The newer Fujifilm S9900w should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography details
Nikon A Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Nikon A
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
71
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography details
Nikon A Sports photography details
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A as a Travel photography camera
61
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (670g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging features
Nikon A Vlogging features
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
31
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon A
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix A
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix A
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-14 2013-06-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 11.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 299 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1164
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $719 $778