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Nikon L610 vs Sony H90

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon L610 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2012
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
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon L610 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L610 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L610 was manufactured 6 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the L610 scores versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Sony H90

 L610 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon L610

 H90 L610 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Sony H90

 L610 H90 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L610 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L610 vs Sony H90 in our brand 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 during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L610 versus the H90.

Nikon L610 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L610 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and H90.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L610 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L610
Portrait photography with Sony H90
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L610
Street photography with Sony H90
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (120 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L610
Travel photography with Sony H90
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (120 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (120 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Nikon L610 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix L610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 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 120 shots 290 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $230