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Nikon A900 vs Nikon S100

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon S100 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon A900 vs Nikon S100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was released 4 years after the S100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A900 grades vs the S100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon S100

 A900 S100 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2011Newer by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k820kCrisper display (+101k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon A900

 S100 A900 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon S100

 A900 S100 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 comes with outside measurements 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 S100 has proportions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A900 vs the S100.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and S100 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and S100.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher A900 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography info
Nikon S100 Portrait photography info
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Nikon S100
74
lighter than competitors (289g)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
supports touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging advice
Nikon S100 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon S100
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix S100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-23 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 820 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 289 grams (0.64 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 150 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $240