Nikon A10 vs Sony T900
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Nikon A10 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon A10 vs Sony T900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are available at Nikon A10 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony T900
A10 | T900 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 85 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon A10
T900 | A10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony T900
A10 | T900 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Nikon A10 and Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A10 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |