Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Sony H90
AW110 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon AW110
H90 | AW110 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Sony H90
AW110 | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Nikon AW110 versus Sony H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW110 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |