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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Newer Model is Nikon A1000
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 3 years later than the SZ-16 iHS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A900 matches up versus the SZ-16 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 A900 SZ-16 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon A900

 SZ-16 iHS A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 A900 SZ-16 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon A900 provides outer dimensions 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 Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and SZ-16 iHS is 88 and 89 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger A900 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography features
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lighter than others in class (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography advice
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $230