Nikon A900 vs Sony HX30V

Let's look more closely at the Nikon A900 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 4 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A900 grades vs the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Nikon A900 vs Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A900 compared to the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and HX30V is 88 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and HX30V.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer A900 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.