Nikon A900 vs Nikon P100

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon A900 vs Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and P100 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was manufactured 5 years later than the P100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A900 grades versus the P100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Nikon Coolpix P100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon A900 offers external 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 P100 has specifications of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A900 vs the P100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and P100 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and P100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A900 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher A900 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.