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Nikon D800E vs Sony T90

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon D800E vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(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
Sony T90
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Sony T90

 D800E T90 
IntroducedJune 2012February 2009Fresher by 41 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Nikon D800E

 T90 D800E 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Sony T90

 D800E T90 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D800E vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D800E and T90 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D800E vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D800E
Portrait photography with Sony T90
83
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D800E
Sports photography with Sony T90
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
66
environment sealing
MP count excellent (36MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D800E
Landscape photography with Sony T90
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800E Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
30
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Nikon D800E vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Sony T90
 Nikon D800ESony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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