Nikon A900 vs Nikon S3500

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon A900 versus Nikon S3500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was introduced 3 years later than the S3500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A900 grades vs the S3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A900 versus the S3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and S3500 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and S3500.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer A900 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.