Nikon A900 vs Pentax XG-1

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon A900 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was manufactured 20 months later than the XG-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A900 scores vs the XG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the A900 versus the XG-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and XG-1 is 88 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and XG-1.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon A900 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern A900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.