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Nikon A10 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon A10 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Nikon A10 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon A10 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A10 was manufactured 7 years later than the T900 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A10 scores against the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony T900

 A10 T900 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2009More recent by 85 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon A10

 T900 A10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony T900

 A10 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon A10 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon A10 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A10 versus the T900.

Nikon A10 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and T900.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A10 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A10 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A10 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A10
Street photography with Sony T900
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A10
Vlogging with Sony T900
30
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon A10 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Sony T900
 Nikon Coolpix A10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $90 $300