Nikon A900 vs Nikon D3S

Let's look more closely at the Nikon A900 and Nikon D3S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and D3S (12MP) and the A900 (1/2.3") and D3S (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A900 was manufactured 6 years later than the D3S and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3S being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A900 grades against the D3S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Nikon D3S. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Nikon D3S Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon D3S has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A900 compared to the D3S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and D3S is 88 and 51 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and D3S.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A900 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon A900 will result in more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A900 will have an edge in sensor innovation.