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Nikon A900 vs Nikon B500

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B500 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 B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon B500 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon A900 vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and B500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled within a month of the B500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A900 grades against the B500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon B500

 A900 B500 

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon A900

 B500 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon B500

 A900 B500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2016Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 offers external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A900 versus the B500.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and B500 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and B500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon A900 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
Nikon B500 Portrait photography features
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good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography info
Nikon B500 Street photography info
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography information
Nikon B500 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography features
Nikon B500 Travel photography features
74
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
has bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
better than average battery (600 per charge)
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (541 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon B500 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (600 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (541 grams)
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon B500
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix B500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 541g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 600 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $400 $300