Nikon A900 vs Sony WX350

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.