Nikon S3300 vs Sony H90
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Released February 2012
Sony H90
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon S3300 versus Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S3300 scores versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony H90
| S3300 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon S3300
| H90 | S3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony H90
| S3300 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 provides external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3300 versus Sony H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3300 and the H90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and H90.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the age of the products into consideration.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
Sony H90 Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Nikon S3300 Sports photography info
Sony H90 Sports photography info
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Nikon S3300 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
lighter than others (128g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competitors (222g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Sony H90
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Sony H90
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony H90 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 180 photos | 290 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $99 | $230 |