Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ10
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Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ10 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
- Launched February 2016
- Replacement is Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011

Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A900 was brought out 4 years after the RZ10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A900 scores against the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Pentax RZ10
A900 | RZ10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 56 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon A900
RZ10 | A900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Pentax RZ10
A900 | RZ10 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A900 and the RZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and RZ10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and RZ10.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent A900 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 178 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $400 | $200 |