Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II
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Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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.
Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Sony A7R II
P90 | A7R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Nikon P90
A7R II | P90 | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | February 2009 | Fresher by 77 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P90 and Sony A7R II
P90 | A7R II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P90 and A7R II is 70 and 68 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P90 vs Sony A7R II Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
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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 |