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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A900

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A900 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 7 years earlier than the A900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon A900

 A3000 IS A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon A3000 IS

 A900 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2010Newer by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon A900

 A3000 IS A900 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS vs the A900.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and A900 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and A900.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon A900
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography features
Nikon A900 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
74
lighter than others (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A900 Landscape photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon A900 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $240 $400