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Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Old Model is Nikon P80
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A7R
  • New Model is Sony A7R III
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Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the P90 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The P90 was released 7 years before the A7R II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P90 scores against the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Sony A7R II

 P90 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Nikon P90

 A7R II P90 
IntroducedJune 2015February 2009Fresher by 77 months
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Sony A7R II

 P90 A7R II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 has exterior measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P90 vs the A7R II.

Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P90 and A7R II is 70 and 68 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and A7R II.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P90 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R II will give you more detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older P90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P90
Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
85
manual focus
megapixel count great (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
81
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
37
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P90
Travel photography with Sony A7R II
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
environment proofing
megapixel count great (42MP)
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 Vlogging factors
Sony A7R II Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Sony A7R II
 Nikon Coolpix P90Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P90 Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-03 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 399
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 400g (0.88 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $700 $2,913