Nikon P900 vs Sony H90

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon P900 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P900 was announced 3 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the P900 grades versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 enjoys exterior measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Nikon P900 and Sony H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P900 vs the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and H90 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and H90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger P900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.