Nikon A900 vs Olympus 9000

Following is a complete review of the Nikon A900 and Olympus 9000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 6 years after the 9000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A900 scores vs the 9000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A900 and Olympus 9000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 compared to the 9000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and 9000 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and 9000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer A900 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.