Nikon S6900 vs Sony T90
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2015
(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
- Announced February 2009
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon S6900 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S6900 was revealed 6 years after the T90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S6900 matches up against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony T90
| S6900 | T90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2015 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 73 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Nikon S6900
| T90 | S6900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony T90
| S6900 | T90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Nikon S6900 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6900 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6900 compared to the T90.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6900 and T90 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S6900 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6900 and T90.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6900 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent S6900 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony T90 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 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 support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 181 gr (0.40 lb) | 148 gr (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 180 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $190 | $259 |
