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Nikon P600 vs Sony H90

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon P600 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2014
  • New Model is Nikon P610
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon P600 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon P600 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was released 24 months after the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P600 matches up against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony H90

 P600 H90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon P600

 H90 P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony H90

 P600 H90 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon P600 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P600 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P600 and the H90.

Nikon P600 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and H90 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and H90.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer P600 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon P600 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
50
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (565g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (565g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (565 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon P600 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix P600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 shots 290 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $750 $230