Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350
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Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 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
- Superseded the Nikon P80
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Sony HX350
P90 | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon P90
HX350 | P90 | |||
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Introduced | December 2016 | February 2009 | Newer by 95 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P90 and Sony HX350
P90 | HX350 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P90 and HX350 is 70 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P90 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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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 | - |