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Nikon P80 vs Sony H90

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
33
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon P80 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon P90
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 P80 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P80 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P80 was unveiled 4 years prior to the H90 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P80 grades against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Sony H90

 P80 H90 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon P80

 H90 P80 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Sony H90

 P80 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P80 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P80 and Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P80 compared to the H90.

Nikon P80 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and H90 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and H90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H90 to resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P80 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P80
Portrait photography with Sony H90
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography details
Sony H90 Landscape photography details
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon P80 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix P80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic 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 405g (0.89 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 - 290 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $400 $230