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Nikon L100 vs Sony H90

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon L100 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon L110
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon L100 vs Sony H90 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L100 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed 4 years before the H90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L100 matches up against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony H90

 L100 H90 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon L100

 H90 L100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony H90

 L100 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L100 versus the H90.

Nikon L100 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and H90 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H90 to result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L100
Street photography with Sony H90
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Sony H90
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
39
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging details
Sony H90 Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Nikon L100 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 360g (0.79 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 290 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $230