Nikon A900 vs Sony HX9V
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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced February 2016
- Updated by Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Launched July 2011
Nikon A900 vs Sony HX9V Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Nikon A900 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A900 was manufactured 4 years after the HX9V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A900 scores versus the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon A900 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony HX9V
A900 | HX9V | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | July 2011 | Newer by 56 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon A900
HX9V | A900 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony HX9V
A900 | HX9V | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon A900 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 comes with outside 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 HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Nikon A900 and Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A900 vs the HX9V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.
Nikon A900 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and HX9V.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern A900 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon A900 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-02-23 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $400 | $328 |