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Nikon S4300 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S4300 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony H90
(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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Nikon S4300 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S4300 vs Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out around the same time to the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S4300 scores vs the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Sony H90

 S4300 H90 
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon S4300

 H90 S4300 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Sony H90

 S4300 H90 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 has got external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4300 vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 vs the H90.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and H90.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Sony H90
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (139g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography info
Sony H90 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Sony H90
68
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $119 $230