Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A900
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
(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
- Released February 2016
- Replacement is Nikon A1000

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A900 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and A900 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was launched 8 years prior to the A900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX10 IS scores vs the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Nikon Coolpix A900. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon A900
SX10 IS | A900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX10 IS
A900 | SX10 IS | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 86 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon A900
SX10 IS | A900 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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).
Check the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon A900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS and the A900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and A900 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and A900.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Nikon Coolpix A900 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.4-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 | H.264 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lb) | 289 grams (0.64 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $275 | $400 |