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Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Nikon P90
(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
  • Superseded the Nikon P80
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was launched 8 years earlier than the HX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P90 matches up against the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Sony HX350

 P90 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon P90

 HX350 P90 
IntroducedDecember 2016February 2009Newer by 95 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Sony HX350

 P90 HX350 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P90 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the P90 versus the HX350.

Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P90 and HX350 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and HX350.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX350 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged P90 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P90
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 Street photography details
Sony HX350 Street photography details
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P90
Sports photography with Sony HX350
37
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 Travel photography features
Sony HX350 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (652 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (652 grams)
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Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Sony HX350
 Nikon Coolpix P90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 400 gr (0.88 lbs) 652 gr (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 life - 300 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $700 -