Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Here, we are looking at the Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 3 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A900 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon A900 offers external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A900 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A900 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.