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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon A900

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon A900 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was revealed 6 years before the A900 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX210 IS grades against the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon A900

 SX210 IS A900 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX210 IS

 A900 SX210 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2016June 2010Newer by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon A900

 SX210 IS A900 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon A900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS versus the A900.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and A900 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and A900.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon A900 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon A900
38
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography information
Nikon A900 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competition (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
48
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging details
Nikon A900 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220g (0.49 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $226 $400