Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300
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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
- Renewed by Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX200V
- Newer Model is Sony HX400V

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon A900 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A900 was brought out 3 years later than the HX300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A900 grades vs the HX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony HX300
A900 | HX300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2013 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Nikon A900
HX300 | A900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony HX300
A900 | HX300 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 features outer 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 Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon A900 versus Sony HX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A900 vs the HX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and HX300 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and HX300.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A900 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lb) | 623 gr (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $400 | $339 |