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Nikon L810 vs Sony H90

Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon L810 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon L810 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon L810 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was brought out within a month of the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L810 scores against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony H90

 L810 H90 
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon L810

 H90 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony H90

 L810 H90 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 has external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L810 versus Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L810 versus the H90.

Nikon L810 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and H90 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and H90.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L810 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Sony H90
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Sony H90
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Sony H90
40
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon L810 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.2fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 430 grams (0.95 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 pictures 290 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $230