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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
Sony HX300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony HX300

 A900 HX300 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2013More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Nikon A900

 HX300 A900 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony HX300

 A900 HX300 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution921k921kEqual 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).

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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.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

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

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography info
Sony HX300 Portrait photography info
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Sony HX300
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography information
Sony HX300 Sports photography information
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Sony HX300
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (623g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
49
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging features
Sony HX300 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (623 grams)
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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony HX300
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
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