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Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
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Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon A900 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 4 years after the RZ18 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the A900 grades against the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Pentax RZ18

 A900 RZ18 
ReleasedFebruary 2016September 2011Newer by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Nikon A900

 RZ18 A900 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Pentax RZ18

 A900 RZ18 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon A900 has got outside 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 Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A900 and the RZ18.

Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and RZ18 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and RZ18.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A900 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (178g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (289 grams)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (178g)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Pentax RZ18
 Nikon Coolpix A900Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2011-09-12
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $210