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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A900

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A900 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
  • Revealed 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
  • Released February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A900 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was announced 13 months before the A900 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S9900w A900 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 A900 Fujifilm S9900w 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2015Newer by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm S9900w A900 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w has exterior 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 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).

Examine the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon A900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the A900.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and A900 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and A900.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9900w will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography factors
Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Nikon A900
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography features
Nikon A900 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
74
lighter than others (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix A900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 289 gr (0.64 pounds)
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 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 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $719 $400