Nikon P530 vs Sony H90

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon P530 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P530 was announced 24 months later than the H90 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P530 scores against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P530 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P530 and Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P530 compared to the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P530 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and H90.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger P530 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.