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Nikon P1000 vs Sony H90

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Previous Model is Nikon P900
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 P1000 vs Sony H90 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon P1000 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was revealed 6 years after the H90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P1000 matches up vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony H90

 P1000 H90 
IntroducedJuly 2018February 2012Newer by 78 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon P1000

 H90 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony H90

 P1000 H90 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 offers physical measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P1000 vs Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P1000 versus the H90.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and H90 is 49 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and H90.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher P1000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
36
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
51
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (1,415g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
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connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (3000mm)
low battery life (250 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (1,415 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (222 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging details
Sony H90 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (1,415 grams)
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-10 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Nikon Expeed BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots 290 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,000 $230