Nikon A900 vs Sony HX1

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon A900 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A900 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The A900 was revealed 6 years after the HX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A900 grades versus the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 has got outer 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) whilst the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A900 and the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and HX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and HX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A900 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon A900 will result in greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger A900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.