Nikon Coolpix A900 Detailed Review

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The Coolpix A900 was presented by Nikon in February 2016. It is a Superzoom Digital Camera.
Brand Nikon
Category Superzoom
Date 02/2016
Sensor Properties

In additional Coolpix A900 has a Compact CMOS sensor with size of 6 x 5 mm² (0.24″ x 0.18″).

Also Coolpix A900’s sensor has resolution of 20 megapixel.

The Nikon does not support recording RAW images. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computeand involves one extra processing step but will almost always result in superior image quality.

Format Compact
Sensor area 6.17 x 4.55mm²
(0.24″ x 0.18″)
Type CMOS
Resolution (physical) 21.10 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 20.30 megapixel
Pixel size 1.42 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 7 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable
Focal length (min) 24mm
Focal length (max) 840mm
Aperture (max) 3.4
Aperture (min) 6.9
Viewfinder Properties

The Coolpix A900 does not come with a built-in viewfinder. The camera’s display is used to compose the photo. That can be cumbersome in broad daylight.

Shutter

The Coolpix A900’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 1s.

Max. shutter speed 1/4000s
Min. shutter speed 1s
Sensitivity Properties

The Coolpix A900’s usable sensitivity ranges from 80 ISO to only 1600 ISO.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 80 ISO
Max. sensitivity 1600 ISO
Exposure Modes

The Coolpix A900 supports all general exposure modes.

The Nikon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The Coolpix A900’s auto focus processor uses 1 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. in low light).

The Nikon doesn’t support manual focussing. That can be an issue if the auto focus has problems with your subject or lighting.

Type TTL
AF points 1
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The Coolpix A900 features a built-in flash with a range of up to 6m (20 ft.). That range will work for most situations.

A hotshoe is missing from the Nikon.

Built-in
Range 6.00m
(20 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The Coolpix A900 features a monitor with a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 0.92 megapixel. That’s about average.

The camera’s display is articulated, a plus for selfies and other challenging situations.

The Coolpix A900 does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

Type LCD
Size 75.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 0.92 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

Coolpix A900 video supported the resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Nikon Coolpix A900 Video parameters:

Max. resolution 3840 x 2160 pixel
…with frame rates 25 frames/second
30 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

The Coolpix A900 has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords.

For photo transferring users may use Bluetooth option.

Connect the Nikon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Nikon supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Battery

The Nikon Coolpix A900 works with a EN-EL12 battery. The battery lifetime is an average 270 shots. That’s on the lower side of things for a full day, consider a spare battery for the Coolpix A900.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The Coolpix A900’s battery battery parameters:

Type EN-EL12
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 270 photos
Size

The Nikon Coolpix A900’s dimensions are 113.0 x 66.5 x 39.9mm³. (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.6″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is only 298 grams (9.6 oz.), lens included.

Here is front and top view of the Coolpix A900:

Dimensions Comparison

To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card).

The Coolpix A900 is not much bigger:

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