Nikon A900 vs Nikon S4300

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon A900 versus Nikon S4300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and S4300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was introduced 4 years after the S4300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A900 grades vs the S4300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A900 enjoys 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) while the Nikon S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A900 versus Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A900 compared to the S4300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and S4300 is 88 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and S4300.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer A900 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.