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Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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 S3000 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S3000 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was announced 12 months later than the T900 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S3000 scores vs the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony T900

 S3000 T900 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon S3000

 T900 S3000 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony T900

 S3000 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3000 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3000 versus the T900.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and T900.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern S3000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography info
Sony T900 Sports photography info
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Sony T900
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $300