Nikon A900 vs Nikon P80
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Launched February 2016
- Later Model is Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Announced January 2009
- Replacement is Nikon P90

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P80 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon A900 vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and P80 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A900 was released 7 years after the P80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A900 scores against the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Nikon Coolpix P80. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery & Nikon P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon P80
A900 | P80 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 87 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Nikon A900
P80 | A900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon P80
A900 | P80 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon A900 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon A900 features physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon P80 has specifications of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Nikon A900 vs Nikon P80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 vs the P80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and P80 is 88 and 75 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and P80.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A900 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer A900 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Nikon Coolpix P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 lbs) | 405g (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $400 | $400 |