Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon A900

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and A900 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and A900 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 5 years prior to the A900 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores vs the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 & Nikon Coolpix A900. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has sizing 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 X-S1 and Nikon A900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the A900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and A900 is 52 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and A900.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon A900 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.