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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon A900

Portability
81 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88 Imaging
46 Features
58 Overall
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
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
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon A900 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 19 months earlier than the A900 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX400 IS scores against the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon A900

		

		

			
 SX400 IS A900 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX400 IS

		

		

			
 A900 SX400 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2014More modern by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon A900

		

		

			
 SX400 IS A900 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon A900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the A900.
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon A900 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and A900 is 81 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and A900.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon A900 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A900 Portrait photography highlights
35
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
40
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Nikon A900
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
69
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (289g)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Nikon A900 Sports photography details
42
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (190 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
 incredible zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon A900
60
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 bad battery power (190 per charge)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
 lighter than others in class (289 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (840mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon A900 Landscape photography factors
40
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 bad battery power (190 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
49
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon A900 Vlogging advice
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (289 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon A900 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 313 gr (0.69 lbs) 289 gr (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $400