Nikon A900 vs Sony HX200V
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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- New Model is Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Nikon A900 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A900 was revealed 3 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A900 scores vs the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony HX200V
A900 | HX200V | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 47 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon A900
HX200V | A900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony HX200V
A900 | HX200V | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon A900 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 has external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon A900 versus Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A900 vs the HX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and HX200V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and HX200V.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A900 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern A900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-02-23 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 grams (0.64 pounds) | 583 grams (1.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 450 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $480 |