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Nikon S6100 vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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 S6100 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6100 versus Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was introduced 12 months prior to the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S6100 matches up vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony H90

 S6100 H90 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon S6100

 H90 S6100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony H90

 S6100 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 has outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Nikon S6100 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S6100 and the H90.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and H90.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S6100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
65
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors (222g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging details
Sony H90 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 290 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $195 $230