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Nikon A1000 vs Sony H90

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
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 A1000 vs Sony H90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony H90

 A1000 H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2012Newer by 84 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon A1000

 H90 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony H90

 A1000 H90 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
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screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
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has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no mic port
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 290 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $477 $230