- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.2 megapixels
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24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 4/3 226.2mm2
- 20.4 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
Differences
Nikon A900 advantages over OM System OM-1
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
39 mm
vs
72 mm
Thinner
-
Lighter weight
289g
vs
511g
Lighter weight
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
OM System OM-1 advantages over Nikon A900
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
4/3
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.36
vs
1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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High resolution composite
Yes
vs
No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Longer video battery life
90
vs
50 minutes
Capture more video
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Newer
4 years
vs
9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Higher-res screen
540k
vs
230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Longer exposure
60
vs
8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
120.0 fps
vs
7.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
92
vs
7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
102400
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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The Competition
Compared to Panasonic ZS60
Nikon
A900
Panasonic
ZS60
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Focus peaking
-
Slower slow-motion
OM System
OM-1
Panasonic
ZS60
-
Larger sensor
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Internal flash
Compared to Canon SX730 HS
Nikon
A900
Canon
SX730 HS
-
Shoot 4K video
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Manual focus
-
Higher-res screen
OM System
OM-1
Canon
SX730 HS
-
Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Panasonic ZS70
Nikon
A900
Panasonic
ZS70
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Focus peaking
-
Less expensive
OM System
OM-1
Panasonic
ZS70
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
Larger sensor
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Internal flash
Compared to Panasonic G95
-
Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
OM System
OM-1
Panasonic
G95
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Built-in Bluetooth
Compared to Olympus E-M1 Mark III
Nikon
A900
Olympus
E-M1 Mark III
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Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
Focus peaking
OM System
OM-1
Olympus
E-M1 Mark III
