Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290
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![Nikon Coolpix S9100 front Nikon Coolpix S9100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100/Nikon-S9100-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W290/Sony-W290-front.jpg)
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Renewed by Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S9100 versus Sony W290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The S9100 was manufactured 2 years after the W290 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S9100 matches up versus the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Sony W290
S9100 | W290 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Nikon S9100
W290 | S9100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Sony W290
S9100 | W290 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S9100 versus Sony W290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S9100 vs the W290.
![Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 size comparison Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W290-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W290-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and W290.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent S9100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W290-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W290-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S9100 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | 270 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $329 | $230 |