Nikon A900 vs Nikon P530

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon A900 versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and P530 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 2 years later than the P530 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A900 grades against the P530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Nikon Coolpix P530. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 offers physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A900 against the P530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and P530 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and P530.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A900 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger A900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.