Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-10

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon A900 and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was introduced 5 years after the SZ-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A900 grades against the SZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Nikon A900 and Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 versus the SZ-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and SZ-10 is 88 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and SZ-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern A900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.