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Nikon A900 vs Sony W710

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon A900 vs Sony W710 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Newer Model is Nikon A1000
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon A900 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon A900 versus Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 3 years later than the W710 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A900 scores vs the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony W710

 A900 W710 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon A900

 W710 A900 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony W710

 A900 W710 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon A900 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 features 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) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Nikon A900 versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A900 versus the W710.

Nikon A900 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and W710.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A900 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
55
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
features touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
49
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Sony W710
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
34
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon A900 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony W710
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-23 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $90