Nikon AW130 vs Sony H90

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon AW130 vs Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was introduced 2 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the AW130 scores vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 versus the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and H90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent AW130 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.