Nikon AW120 vs Sony H90

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon AW120 versus Sony H90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was brought out 24 months after the H90 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW120 scores against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Nikon AW120 versus Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW120 and the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and H90.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger AW120 should have a benefit in sensor technology.