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Nikon Z7 vs Sony T900

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon Z7 vs Sony T900, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and T900 (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and T900 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 was revealed 9 years later than the T900 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z7 matches up vs the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony T900

 Z7 T900 
IntroducedAugust 2018February 2009Fresher by 116 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k922kSharper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon Z7

 T900 Z7 
Display size3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony T900

 Z7 T900 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 comes with external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 versus the T900.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and T900 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and T900.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 will give greater detail because of its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Z7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
86
manual focus
high megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery (330 per charge)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
bad battery (330 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery (330 per charge)
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
Sony T900 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony T900
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-08-23 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media XQD card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $2,797 $300