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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Color
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03.Noise
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04.Resolution
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05.Video
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06.Sample Photos
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07.Playback
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08.Hardware
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09.Controls
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10.Design & Handling
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11.Canon SD780 Comparison
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12.Panasonic FX580 Comparison
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13.Sony T900 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Photo Gallery
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16.Comments
Nikon Coolpix S630
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ConclusionSony T900 Comparison
The Sony Cyber-shot T900 and Nikon S630 are both easy to use point-and-shoots, with an emphasis on simplicity rather than a high degree of control. Of course the Sony costs $100 more, but that extra money gets you a much slimmer body, a 921,000-dot touch-screen, and a stylish look. It also gets you a fraction of the zoom, and a frustrating touch-based interface, with even fewer controls than the Nikon.
In terms of performance, the Sony has a noticeable advantage in a few places. Its color was a touch more accurate, it had sharper images, a much better stabilization system, faster burst rates, and higher-quality videos. In the Nikon’s favor are significantly lower noise levels and much lower distortion.
While the Sony did perform better, it is still hampered by an overall poor user interface, primarily because of its inaccurate, unresponsive touch-screen and a high price. On the other hand, it gets style points for its sleek look and high-resolution screen.
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| Nikon Coolpix S630 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
| Price | $279.99 | $379.99 |
| Colors | Jet Black, Titanium Silver, Ruby Red, Midnight Blue, Royal Purple | silver, bronze, red, black |
| Dimensions | 96.52mm x 58.42mm x 25.4mm | 98.044mm x 16.764mm x 60.452mm |
| Optical Zoom | 7x | 4x |
| Sensor | 1/2.33"-type, CCD, 12.7 megapixels | 1/2.33"-type, CCD, 12.4 megapixels |
| Display | articulated touchscreen OLED, 2.7 in., 230000 pixels | touchscreen LCD, 3.5 in., 921600 pixels |
| Viewfinder | none | none |
| Manual Controls | custom white balance, ISO control | ISO control |
| Connectivity | USB, A/V | |
| Battery | removable lithium-ion, NP-70 | removable lithium-ion, NP-BD1 |
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