Nikon L26 vs Sony H90

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L26 and Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured at a similar time to the H90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L26 grades versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L26 and Sony H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the L26 vs the H90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account.