Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon A900

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was launched 6 years before the A900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up against the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Nikon Coolpix A900. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon A900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the A900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and A900 is 64 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and A900.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.