Nikon P100 vs Nikon P900

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon P100 versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and P900 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P100 was launched 5 years prior to the P900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P100 grades versus the P900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Nikon Coolpix P900. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P100 Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the P100 vs the P900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and P900 is 68 and 52 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and P900.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon P900 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older P100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.