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Nikon A100 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon A100 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon A100 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon A100 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A100 was manufactured 7 years after the T90 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A100 grades versus the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony T90

 A100 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2009Newer by 85 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Nikon A100

 T90 A100 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony T90

 A100 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon A100 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A100 vs the T90.

Nikon A100 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and T90.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon A100 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer A100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A100 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
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MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography highlights
Sony T90 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.1 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A100
Landscape photography with Sony T90
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging information
Sony T90 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Nikon A100 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Sony T90
 Nikon Coolpix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.1 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 119g (0.26 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
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
Pricing at launch $162 $259