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Nikon P500 vs Sony H90

Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon P500 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon P510
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 P500 vs Sony H90 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon P500 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P500 was released 12 months prior to the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P500 scores vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Sony H90

 P500 H90 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon P500

 H90 P500 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon P500 and Sony H90

 P500 H90 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon P500 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P500 provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P500 vs the H90.

Nikon P500 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P500 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P500 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P500 and H90.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged P500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P500 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P500 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P500 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (494g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P500 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
36
incredible zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P500
Travel photography with Sony H90
47
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
more heavy than competition (494g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (222g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
38
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P500 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
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quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon P500 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P500 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix P500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-810mm (35.2x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494 grams (1.09 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 shots 290 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $230