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Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW110

Portability
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Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
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Features
40
Overall
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW110 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon A900 and Nikon AW110, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 2 years after the AW110 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A900 grades against the AW110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon AW110

 A900 AW110 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2013Newer by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Nikon A900

 AW110 A900 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon AW110

 A900 AW110 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A900 and Nikon AW110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A900 and the AW110.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and AW110 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and AW110.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon A900 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger A900 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography information
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography features
Nikon AW110 Street photography features
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography information
Nikon AW110 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography highlights
Nikon AW110 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others (289g)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon AW110
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-02-23 2013-07-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 m
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $250