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Nikon P610 vs Sony H90

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon P600
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P610 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P610 was unveiled 2 years later than the H90 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P610 grades versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Sony H90

 P610 H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2012More recent by 36 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon P610

 H90 P610 

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Sony H90

 P610 H90 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P610 against the H90.

Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and H90 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P610 and H90.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer P610 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P610
Street photography with Sony H90
50
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (565g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography factors
Sony H90 Travel photography factors
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
heavier than average (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P610
Landscape photography with Sony H90
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging advice
Sony H90 Vlogging advice
59
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no mic port
heavier than average (565g)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix P610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
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 Overall 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 330 photos 290 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $430 $230