Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(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
- Later Model is Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Later Model is Olympus 1s
Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon A900 versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and 1 (12MP) and the A900 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.
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Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A900 matches up vs the 1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus 1
A900 | 1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | November 2013 | Fresher by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Nikon A900
1 | A900 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus 1
A900 | 1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Nikon A900 versus Olympus 1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 versus the 1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and 1 is 88 and 79 respectively.
Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and 1.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A900 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon A900 will show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A900 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2013-11-25 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lbs) | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 410 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $700 |