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Nikon A100 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Nikon A100 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(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
Sony T900
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony T900

 A100 T900 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 85 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon A100

 T900 A100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony T900

 A100 T900 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon A100 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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

Nikon A100 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography info
Sony T900 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (250 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.1 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
70
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
44
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
28
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon A100 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Sony T900
 Nikon Coolpix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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