Nikon A900 vs Sony W220

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon A900 and Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 7 years later than the W220 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A900 matches up versus the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A900 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A900 vs the W220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and W220 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and W220.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A900 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent A900 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.