Nikon S5100 vs Sony H90

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S5100 vs Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was brought out 18 months before the H90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S5100 scores against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S5100 against the H90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and H90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.