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Nikon A900 vs Sony S930

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon A900 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(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
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon A900 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon A900 versus Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A900 was manufactured 7 years after the S930 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A900 matches up vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony S930

 A900 S930 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2009More modern by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kClearer display (+809k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon A900

 S930 A900 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony S930

 A900 S930 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A900 has got outer 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 S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon A900 versus Sony S930 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A900 versus the S930.

Nikon A900 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and S930 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and S930.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent A900 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
40
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
55
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
74
lighter than competitors (289g)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon A900 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony S930
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-23 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $219