Nikon P330 vs Sony H90

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P330 versus Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was manufactured 13 months later than the H90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the P330 matches up vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements 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 P330 versus Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P330 and the H90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and H90.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P330 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H90 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher P330 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.