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Nikon S4000 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S4000 vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S4000 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4000 was unveiled 12 months after the T90 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S4000 matches up versus the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony T90

 S4000 T90 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Nikon S4000

 T90 S4000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony T90

 S4000 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4000 has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S4000 and the T90.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and T90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent S4000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging information
Sony T90 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Sony T90
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max 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 screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 131g (0.29 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $259