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Nikon S230 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S230 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Nikon S230 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S230 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S230 was manufactured at a similar time to the T900 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S230 matches up versus the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Sony T900

 S230 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon S230

 T900 S230 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Sony T900

 S230 T900 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S230 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S230 has got outer dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S230 vs Sony T900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S230 versus the T900.

Nikon S230 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S230 and T900.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony T900 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Nikon S230 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S230
Portrait photography with Sony T900
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 Street photography factors
Sony T900 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography info
Sony T900 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S230
Travel photography with Sony T900
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S230
Landscape photography with Sony T900
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging information
Sony T900 Vlogging information
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S230 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Sony T900
 Nikon Coolpix S230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 2000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 grams (0.25 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $150 $300