Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon A900

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was released 6 years before the A900 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX20 IS matches up against the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Nikon Coolpix A900. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX20 IS versus Nikon A900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS versus the A900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and A900 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and A900.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.