Nikon A900 vs Pentax H90

Here, we are looking at the Nikon A900 versus Pentax H90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 6 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A900 grades vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon A900 has got physical measurements 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 Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon A900 versus Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A900 vs the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and H90 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and H90.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher A900 will have a benefit in sensor technology.