Nikon A100 vs Sony T900
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96 Imaging
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Nikon A100 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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 A100 vs Sony T900 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon A100 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A100 was revealed 7 years after the T900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A100 scores versus the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon A100 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A100 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony T900
A100 | T900 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 85 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon A100
T900 | A100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony T900
A100 | T900 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon A100 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 features physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Nikon A100 vs Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A100 versus the T900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A100 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and T900.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon A100 to result in more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern A100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon A100 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A100 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-01-14 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
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 | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.1 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lb) | 143g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 250 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $162 | $300 |