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Nikon S100 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon S100 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Nikon S100 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S100 and Sony HX90V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched 4 years before the HX90V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S100 matches up versus the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony HX90V

 S100 HX90V 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Nikon S100

 HX90V S100 
RevealedApril 2015August 2011Newer by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k820kClearer screen (+101k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony HX90V

 S100 HX90V 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Nikon S100 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 features external measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S100 and the HX90V.

Nikon S100 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and HX90V.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX90V to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography information
Sony HX90V Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography information
Sony HX90V Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (150 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (360 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography features
Sony HX90V Travel photography features
65
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (150 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
76
good battery (360 shots)
lighter than others in class (245g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX90V Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
good battery (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging information
Sony HX90V Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S100 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Sony HX90V
 Nikon Coolpix S100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-24 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 820 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images 360 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $240 $440