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Nikon S4000 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced 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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S4000 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 12 months later than the T900 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S4000 matches up against the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony T900

 S4000 T900 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon S4000

 T900 S4000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony T900

 S4000 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4000 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S4000 and the T900.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and T900.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent S4000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging information
Sony T900 Vlogging information
28
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Sony T900
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131 grams (0.29 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 One One
Price at launch $200 $300