Nikon A900 vs Sony S980

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon A900 vs Sony S980, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 7 years after the S980 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A900 matches up versus the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A900 versus the S980.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and S980 is 88 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and S980.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon A900 to provide you with more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent A900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.