Upgrade Guide
Nikon Coolpix A900→Nikon Coolpix P900
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Coolpix A900. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Coolpix P900
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Battery life~360 shots (CIPA) vs ~270 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Coolpix A900 | Coolpix P900 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Street | -1.7 | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.9 | ||
| Landscape | -0.6 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.7 | ||
| Casual | -1.7 | ||
| Food | -0.2 | ||
| Macro | -0.3 | ||
| Architecture | -0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Coolpix A900 | Coolpix P900 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £204 used | |
| Released | 2016 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 7fps | |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 299g (with battery) | 899g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | EVF, 0.2", 921k dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 35x Nikkor 24-840mm equivalent f/3.4-6.9 | Fixed 83x Nikkor 24-2000mm equivalent f/2.8-6.5 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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