Nikon A900 vs Nikon S6100

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon A900 versus Nikon S6100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was revealed 5 years after the S6100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A900 scores vs the S6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 provides 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) whilst the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A900 against the S6100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and S6100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and S6100.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon A900 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern A900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.