Nikon A900 vs Nikon S31

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon A900 vs Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and S31 (10MP) and the A900 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A900 was introduced 2 years later than the S31 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A900 scores versus the S31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has proportions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A900 versus the S31.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and S31 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and S31.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A900 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon A900 will provide greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern A900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.