Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100
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![Nikon Coolpix A900 front Nikon Coolpix A900 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-A900/Nikon-A900-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100/Sony-S2100-front.jpg)
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35 Features
17 Overall
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Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony S2100
A900 | S2100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 75 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon A900
S2100 | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony S2100
A900 | S2100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A900-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A900-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A900-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A900-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon A900 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |