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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P600

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
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Features
57
Overall
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P600 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 P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Nikon P610
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P600 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon A900 versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and P600 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 2 years later than the P600 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A900 grades vs the P600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon P600

 A900 P600 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2014Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon A900

 P600 A900 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon P600

 A900 P600 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 has 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) and the Nikon P600 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A900 vs the P600.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and P600 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and P600.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer A900 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A900
Portrait photography with Nikon P600
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography highlights
Nikon P600 Street photography highlights
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Nikon P600
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography info
Nikon P600 Travel photography info
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lighter than others in class (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P600 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P600 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon P600
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix P600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash modes - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 565g (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $750