Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300
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Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2016
- Newer Model is Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Later Model is Sony WX350
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In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A900 was announced 3 years later than the WX300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A900 matches up vs the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony WX300
| A900 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2016 |  | February 2013 | More recent by 37 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon A900
| WX300 | A900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony WX300
| A900 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 has external dimensions 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 WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A900 compared to the WX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and WX300 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and WX300.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A900 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher A900 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lb) | 166 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $400 | $330 |