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Nikon S220 vs Sony T90

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Nikon S220 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Nikon S220 vs Sony T90 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon S220 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S220 was manufactured within a month of the T90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S220 scores versus the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Sony T90

 S220 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Nikon S220

 T90 S220 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Sony T90

 S220 T90 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S220 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S220 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S220 vs the T90.

Nikon S220 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and T90 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and T90.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony T90 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Nikon S220 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
36
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S220
Vlogging with Sony T90
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Nikon S220 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Sony T90
 Nikon Coolpix S220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 2000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $56 $259