Nikon D800E vs Sony T90
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Nikon D800E vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Launched June 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon D700
(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 D800E vs Sony T90 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon D800E versus Sony T90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and T90 (12MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D800E was launched 3 years later than the T90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D800E being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D800E grades against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D800E vs Sony T90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800E & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D800E Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Sony T90
D800E | T90 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Nikon D800E
T90 | D800E | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D800E and Sony T90
D800E | T90 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon D800E vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D800E offers exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D800E versus Sony T90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D800E and the T90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D800E and T90 is 54 and 96 respectively.
Nikon D800E vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800E and T90.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D800E featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D800E will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer D800E will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon D800E vs Sony T90 Specifications
Nikon D800E | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon D800E | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-06-11 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | 51 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Number of lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 900 grams (1.98 pounds) | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2979 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Price at release | $2,389 | $259 |