Nikon AW100 vs Sony H90

Lets look more closely at the Nikon AW100 versus Sony H90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was launched 6 months prior to the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AW100 matches up versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW100 versus Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the AW100 and the H90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and H90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration.