Nikon A900 vs Nikon P7800

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon A900 vs Nikon P7800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the A900 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A900 was released 2 years later than the P7800 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A900 grades against the P7800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 features external 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 P7800 has proportions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A900 compared to the P7800.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and P7800 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and P7800.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A900 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon A900 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer A900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.