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Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1 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
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
Olympus 1
(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
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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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The A900 was revealed 2 years later than the 1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus 1

 A900 1 
IntroducedFebruary 2016November 2013Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Nikon A900

 1 A900 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus 1

 A900 1 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and 1 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 1 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
better than average battery power (410 shots)
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Olympus 1
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 1 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus 1
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus Stylus 1
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