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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon A900

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
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Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon A900 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon A900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the A900 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and A900 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was revealed 24 months after the A900 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades versus the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm X-A5 A900 
RevealedJanuary 2018February 2016Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 A900 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm X-A5 A900 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the A900.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and A900 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and A900.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography factors
Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
40
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography info
Nikon A900 Street photography info
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography highlights
Nikon A900 Sports photography highlights
72
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography advice
Nikon A900 Travel photography advice
88
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than average (289g)
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm X-A5Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Nikon Coolpix A900
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-01-31 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361g (0.80 lb) 289g (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 450 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $400