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Nikon B500 vs Sony H90

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon B500 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon B500 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon B500 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B500 was manufactured 4 years after the H90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the B500 grades versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Sony H90

 B500 H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2012More modern by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon B500

 H90 B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Sony H90

 B500 H90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon B500 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B500 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the B500 versus the H90.

Nikon B500 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and H90 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and H90.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger B500 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon B500 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
52
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (541g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
59
great battery life (600 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (541g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
45
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (600 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (541g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon B500 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix B500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.4fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541g (1.19 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 600 photos 290 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) 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 1 1
Launch price $300 $230