Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon A900

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX1 IS versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 8 years earlier than the A900 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Nikon Coolpix A900. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS versus the A900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and A900 is 64 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and A900.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to show more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.