Nikon Coolpix A900

Nikon Coolpix A900 was announced in 2016 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 20 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Nikon Coolpix A900 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

Here is the Nikon Coolpix A series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Nikon Coolpix A series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Nikon A1000 Compare	January 2019	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	125 - 6,400	Tilting 3.0" 921k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Nikon A900	February 2016	20 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Tilting 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon A100 Compare	January 2016	20 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 1,600	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon A10 Compare	January 2016	16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 1,600	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon A Compare	June 2013	16.2 MP APS-C	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix A1000 vs Coolpix A900 vs Coolpix A100 vs Coolpix A10 vs Coolpix A.

In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix A900.

In 2019 Nikon Coolpix A900 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix A1000. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Nikon Coolpix A900 and its successor.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon Coolpix A900 vs Coolpix A1000.

Tilting screen

Nikon Coolpix A900 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 921k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Nikon Coolpix A900 features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth

Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC

Nikon Coolpix A900 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Input and HDMI Output

Nikon Coolpix A900 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon Coolpix A900 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Nikon Coolpix A900's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.

Flash

Nikon Coolpix A900 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m at Auto ISO.

Nikon Coolpix A900 has dimensions of 113 x 67 x 40 mm (4.45 x 2.64 x 1.57"). It weighs 289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

113 mm (4.45")

67 mm (2.64")

67 mm (2.64")

40 mm (1.57")