Nikon A900 vs Sony HX50V

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon A900 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX50V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A900 scores against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 features physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A900 against the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and HX50V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and HX50V.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern A900 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.