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Nikon A900 vs Sony WX350

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Nikon A900 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon A900 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 2 years after the WX350 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A900 matches up against the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony WX350

 A900 WX350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2014Newer by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon A900

 WX350 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony WX350

 A900 WX350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A900 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A900 versus Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A900 versus the WX350.

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and WX350.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A900 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A900 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
megapixel count good (18MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than others (164g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon A900 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
External flash
AEB
WB 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 470 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $270