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Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was released 6 years after the S2100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A900 grades vs the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony S2100

 A900 S2100 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon A900

 S2100 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony S2100

 A900 S2100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 offers physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A900 vs the S2100.

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and S2100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and S2100.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to give more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent A900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A900
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
40
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony S2100
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $0