Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony T900
S3000 | T900 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon S3000
T900 | S3000 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony T900
S3000 | T900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Nikon S3000 versus Sony T900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |