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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon A900 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was revealed 4 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A900 scores versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony HX10V

 A900 HX10V 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2012Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon A900

 HX10V A900 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony HX10V

 A900 HX10V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A900 versus the HX10V.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and HX10V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and HX10V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern A900 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
40
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography features
Sony HX10V Street photography features
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition (289g)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (234g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 320 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $616