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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P900

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P900 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • New Model is Nikon P1000
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon A900 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and P900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 12 months after the P900 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the A900 matches up versus the P900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon P900

 A900 P900 
LaunchedFebruary 2016March 2015More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon A900

 P900 A900 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon P900

 A900 P900 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has sizing of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Check the Nikon A900 and Nikon P900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A900 versus the P900.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and P900 is 88 and 52 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and P900.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon A900 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger A900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography information
Nikon P900 Portrait photography information
40
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Nikon P900
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition (289 grams)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
great battery power (360 shots)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (899g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Landscape photography camera
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (360 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging features
Nikon P900 Vlogging features
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
53
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (899g)
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon P900
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix P900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2015-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 lb) 899g (1.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 360 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $600