Nikon A900 vs Olympus E-M1X

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon A900 and Olympus E-M1X, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is relatively close but the A900 (1/2.3") and E-M1X (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The A900 was unveiled 3 years before the E-M1X and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A900 matches up against the E-M1X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The full galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon A900 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has specifications of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A900 and Olympus E-M1X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A900 against the E-M1X.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and E-M1X is 88 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and E-M1X.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The A900 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The older A900 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.