Nikon P340 vs Sony H90

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon P340 and Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was launched 24 months after the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P340 grades vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 has outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Nikon P340 and Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P340 and the H90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and H90.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P340 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H90 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer P340 will have an edge in sensor tech.