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Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Newer Model is Nikon A1000
Sony WX300
(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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Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300 Overview

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").

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The 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 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2013More recent by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper 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 sizing3"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.

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and WX300 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography features
Sony WX300 Sports photography features
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography features
Sony WX300 Travel photography features
74
lighter than competition (289g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others in class (166g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Sony WX300
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon A900 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony WX300
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony 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