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Nikon S220 vs Sony T900

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S220 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Nikon S220 vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S220 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S220 was revealed at a similar time to the T900 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S220 grades vs the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Sony T900

 S220 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon S220

 T900 S220 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Sony T900

 S220 T900 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S220 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S220 offers external measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S220 compared to the T900.

Nikon S220 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S220 and T900 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S220 and T900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony T900 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S220 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S220
Travel photography with Sony T900
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S220
Vlogging with Sony T900
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S220 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Sony T900
 Nikon Coolpix S220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $56 $300