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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX99

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon A900 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the A900 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor size.

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The A900 was brought out 3 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A900 grades vs the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony HX99

 A900 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon A900

 HX99 A900 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2016Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony HX99

 A900 HX99 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen size
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A900 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A900 compared to the HX99.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and HX99 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and HX99.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A900 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon A900 will produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A900 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
40
good MP (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography details
Sony HX99 Street photography details
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (242g)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
Sony HX99 Sports photography advice
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography features
Sony HX99 Travel photography features
74
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
76
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competitors (242g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Landscape photography camera
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Sony HX99
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
76
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (242g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony HX99
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 242 gr (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $469