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Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon AW110 versus Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was revealed 17 months later than the H90 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AW110 grades vs the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Sony H90

 AW110 H90 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2012More recent by 17 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon AW110

 H90 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Sony H90

 AW110 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the AW110 compared to the H90.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and H90.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent AW110 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
67
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography details
Sony H90 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-07-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $230