Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6400 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony T90
S6400 | T90 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 43 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Nikon S6400
T90 | S6400 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony T90
S6400 | T90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 |