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Nikon A900 vs Sony WX30

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon A900 vs Sony WX30 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon A900 vs Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 4 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A900 scores against the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony WX30

 A900 WX30 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2011Fresher by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon A900

 WX30 A900 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony WX30

 A900 WX30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A900 and the WX30.

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and WX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and WX30.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent A900 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX30 Portrait photography highlights
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Sony WX30
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than others (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
Sony WX30 Landscape photography features
49
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
Sony WX30 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon A900 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony WX30
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-23 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $259