Nikon S5300 vs Sony H90

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon S5300 versus Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was unveiled 23 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S5300 scores vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5300 compared to the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and H90.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern S5300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.