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Nikon L24 vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon L24 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon L24 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L24 versus Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was launched 12 months prior to the H90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L24 grades versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony H90

 L24 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon L24

 H90 L24 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony H90

 L24 H90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L24 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 has external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L24 versus Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L24 and the H90.

Nikon L24 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and H90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H90 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older L24 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Sony H90
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Sony H90
25
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Nikon L24 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix L24Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 220 photos 290 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $230