Nikon A900 vs Pentax RZ18

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

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.

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

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.