Nikon S6000 vs Sony H90

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6000 versus Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released 3 years before the H90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the S6000 matches up versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S6000 against the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and H90.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.