Nikon A900 vs Pentax VS20

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon A900 versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 4 years later than the VS20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A900 scores vs the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 comes with 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) while the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A900 versus Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A900 against the VS20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and VS20 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and VS20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A900 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger A900 will have an edge in sensor technology.