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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Newer Model is Nikon A1000
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon A900 and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 5 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A900 grades vs the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 A900 SZ-30MR 
IntroducedFebruary 2016March 2011Fresher by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Nikon A900

 SZ-30MR A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 A900 SZ-30MR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 provides outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A900 and Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A900 compared to the SZ-30MR.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and SZ-30MR is 88 and 89 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent A900 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography features
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
74
lighter than average (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than average (226 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography details
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging details
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus SZ-30MR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" 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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $279