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Nikon B700 vs Sony H90

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon B700 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed 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
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Nikon B700 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon B700 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B700 was revealed 4 years after the H90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the B700 matches up vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Sony H90

 B700 H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2012More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon B700

 H90 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Sony H90

 B700 H90 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon B700 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the B700 vs the H90.

Nikon B700 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and H90 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and H90.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon B700 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher B700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon B700 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
36
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B700
Street photography with Sony H90
59
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (565 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B700
Sports photography with Sony H90
54
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
66
great battery (350 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than others (565 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
59
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
60
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (565g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon B700 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix B700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 290 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $500 $230