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Nikon S80 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S80 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Launched September 2010
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Nikon S80 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S80 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S80 was manufactured 19 months later than the T900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S80 matches up against the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony T900

 S80 T900 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon S80

 T900 S80 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution922k819kClearer screen (+103k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony T900

 S80 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.5"3.5"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S80 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S80 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S80 compared to the T900.

Nikon S80 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and T900.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S80 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher S80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S80 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S80
Portrait photography with Sony T900
33
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S80
Sports photography with Sony T900
40
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
60
features focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
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bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S80 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony T900
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 819k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 life 150 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $191 $300