Nikon A900 vs Fujifilm X-A5

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Nikon A900 vs Fujifilm X-A5

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon A900 Review.

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A5 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A5 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X-A5 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A5 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon A1000
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Differences

Nikon A900 advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

Less expensive
$397* vs $499
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
120 fps vs 100 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Nikon A900

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer video battery life
90 vs 50 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
22 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Nikon A900.
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Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.
Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.
Read our Fujifilm X-A5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Nikon A900

Panasonic ZS60

$397
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS60

Fujifilm X-A5

Panasonic ZS60

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$448
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic ZS60

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Nikon A900

Fujifilm X-A3

$397
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon A900 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

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Compared to Canon EOS M6

Nikon A900

Canon EOS M6

$397
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$399
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon A900 vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Nikon A900

Canon SX730 HS

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$399
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
Higher-res screen

Compare Nikon A900 vs Canon SX730 HS

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon SX730 HS

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Panasonic ZS70

Nikon A900

Panasonic ZS70

$397
1/2.3 inch

NFC
Built-in Bluetooth

$348
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS70

Fujifilm X-A5

Panasonic ZS70

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

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