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Nikon A900 vs Sony H90

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon A900 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon A900 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon A900 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was released 4 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A900 matches up against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony H90

 A900 H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2012Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon A900

 H90 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony H90

 A900 H90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A900 against the H90.

Nikon A900 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and H90 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and H90.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent A900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
74
lighter than others (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Sony H90
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Nikon A900 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 290 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $230