Nikon A900 vs Sony HX400V

Let's look much closer at the Nikon A900 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX400V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A900 grades versus the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A900 versus the HX400V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and HX400V is 88 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and HX400V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger A900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.