Nikon A900 vs Nikon L820

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon A900 and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and L820 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was introduced 3 years after the L820 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A900 matches up versus the L820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Nikon L820 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A900 and Nikon L820 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A900 vs the L820.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and L820 is 88 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and L820.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon A900 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent A900 will have a benefit in sensor technology.