Nikon A1000 vs Sony H90

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon A1000 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was manufactured 6 years after the H90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1000 matches up against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Nikon A1000 and Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A1000 against the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and H90 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and H90.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1000 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.