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Nikon Z7 vs Sony T90

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony T90 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 versus Sony T90, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and T90 (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was announced 9 years after the T90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z7 scores versus the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony T90

 Z7 T90 
IntroducedAugust 2018February 2009More modern by 116 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Nikon Z7

 T90 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony T90

 Z7 T90 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 has outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Nikon Z7 versus Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 and the T90.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and T90 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and T90.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will produce greater detail with its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Z7 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
86
has manual focus
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (330 shots)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great MP (46 megapixels)
bad battery power (330 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (148g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Sony T90
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony T90
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-08-23 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $2,797 $259