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Nikon A900 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon A900 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon A900 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon A900 and Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was manufactured 5 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A900 matches up against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony TX100V

 A900 TX100V 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2011Fresher by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon A900

 TX100V A900 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony TX100V

 A900 TX100V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon A900 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon A900 and Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A900 against the TX100V.

Nikon A900 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and TX100V is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and TX100V.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
40
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography details
Sony TX100V Sports photography details
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competitors (289g)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX100V Landscape photography factors
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging info
Sony TX100V Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Nikon A900 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony TX100V
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2016-02-23 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $380