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Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW110
  • Renewed by Nikon AW130
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon A900 versus Nikon AW120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 2 years after the AW120 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A900 grades versus the AW120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon AW120

 A900 AW120 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2014Newer by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Nikon A900

 AW120 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon AW120

 A900 AW120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A900 vs the AW120.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and AW120 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and AW120.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon A900 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent A900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography advice
Nikon AW120 Street photography advice
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors in class (289g)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
good battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Nikon AW120
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon AW120
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-02-23 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 213 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 300 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $350