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Nikon S6000 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S6000 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S6000 versus Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was introduced 12 months after the T90 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon S6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S6000 scores versus the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony T90

 S6000 T90 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Nikon S6000

 T90 S6000 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony T90

 S6000 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S6000 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S6000 against the T90.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and T90.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6000 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern S6000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6000
Travel photography with Sony T90
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (148g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Sony T90
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-03 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $259