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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon A900 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 2 years after the WB35F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A900 scores against the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung WB35F

 A900 WB35F 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2014More modern by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon A900

 WB35F A900 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung WB35F

 A900 WB35F 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A900 and Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A900 and the WB35F.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and WB35F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and WB35F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A900 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger A900 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography information
Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
74
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix A900Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2014-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $130