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Nikon S80 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S80 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Launched September 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
  • Announced February 2009
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Nikon S80 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S80 versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S80 was brought out 19 months later than the T90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S80 scores vs the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony T90

 S80 T90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 19 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kCrisper display (+589k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Nikon S80

 T90 S80 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony T90

 S80 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S80 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S80 and the T90.

Nikon S80 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and T90.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S80 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S80 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S80 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
40
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
60
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (150 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
36
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S80
Vlogging with Sony T90
30
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Nikon S80 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony T90
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 819k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.3 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 150 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $191 $259