Nikon P90 vs Sony H50
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Nikon P90 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Earlier Model is Nikon P80
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon P90 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe P90 was brought out about the same time to the H50 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P90 matches up versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Sony H50
| P90 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon P90
| H50 | P90 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P90 and Sony H50
| P90 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon P90 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 features external dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P90 and the H50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P90 and H50 is 70 and 69 respectively.
Nikon P90 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and H50.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P90 to produce more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Nikon P90 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| 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 | 400 gr (0.88 pounds) | 547 gr (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | EN-EL5 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $700 | $80 |