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Nikon S01 vs Sony T90

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S01 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released June 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon S01 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S01 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S01 (1/2.9") and T90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S01 was introduced 4 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S01 matches up vs the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony T90

 S01 T90 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Nikon S01

 T90 S01 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony T90

 S01 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S01 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S01 has outer dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S01 against the T90.

Nikon S01 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S01 and T90 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S01 and T90.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S01 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony T90 will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern S01 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S01 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S01
Portrait photography with Sony T90
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (96g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
bad battery power (190 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
55
lighter than average (96g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (190 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (148g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography details
Sony T90 Landscape photography details
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
27
touchscreen capability
lighter than average (96g)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Nikon S01 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Sony T90
 Nikon Coolpix S01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S01 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.20 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 96 grams (0.21 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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 190 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots - 1
Cost at launch $170 $259