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Nikon S4100 vs Sony T900

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S4100 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was brought out 2 years after the T900 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S4100 scores vs the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony T900

 S4100 T900 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon S4100

 T900 S4100 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony T900

 S4100 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4100 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S4100 compared to the T900.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and T900 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and T900.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S4100 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S4100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
Portrait photography with Sony T900
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
67
includes touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony T900
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 143g (0.32 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $140 $300