Nikon A900 vs Nikon S800c

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon A900 and Nikon S800c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was manufactured 3 years later than the S800c and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A900 grades versus the S800c for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 has physical 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 S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A900 against the S800c.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and S800c is 88 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and S800c.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon A900 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer A900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.