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Nikon A900 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Nikon A900 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon A900 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the A900 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A900 was revealed 3 years after the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A900 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 A900 XZ-2 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016December 2012Newer by 39 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon A900

 XZ-2 iHS A900 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 A900 XZ-2 iHS 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon A900 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A900 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A900 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and XZ-2 iHS is 88 and 85 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and XZ-2 iHS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A900 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon A900 will deliver more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent A900 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A900
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
40
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography info
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (340 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competitors (289g)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
good battery life (340 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (346g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
36
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (346g)
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-23 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 346g (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life 300 photos 340 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $450