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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J3
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony H90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J2 was introduced 6 months later than the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 J2 scores against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Sony H90

 1 J2 H90 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon 1 J2

 H90 1 J2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony H90

 1 J2 H90 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J2 enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1 J2 vs the H90.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and H90.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J2 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H90 will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
69
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (238g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J2
Sports photography with Sony H90
48
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery power (230 shots)
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (238g)
has built in flash
bad battery power (230 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J2
Vlogging with Sony H90
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (238g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Sony H90
 Nikon 1 J2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 J2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 135 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/60s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 grams (0.52 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 363 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 290 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $550 $230