Nikon P610 vs Sony H90
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Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon P600
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P610 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Sony H90
P610 | H90 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon P610
H90 | P610 |
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Common features in the Nikon P610 and Sony H90
P610 | H90 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P610 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |