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Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2012
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was unveiled 3 years after the T90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S6400 scores versus the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony T90

 S6400 T90 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Nikon S6400

 T90 S6400 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony T90

 S6400 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6400 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6400 vs the T90.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6400 and T90.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S6400 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S6400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
63
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (160 shots)
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (148g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging info
Sony T90 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Sony T90
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-22 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 160 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $259