Nikon P90 vs Sony H90

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P90 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P90 was released 4 years before the H90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P90 scores vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P90 and Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the P90 versus the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P90 and H90 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P90 and H90.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H90 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older P90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.