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Nikon S630 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S630 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon S630 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S630 versus Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured 4 years before the H90 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S630 matches up versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony H90

 S630 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon S630

 H90 S630 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony H90

 S630 H90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S630 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Nikon S630 versus Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S630 compared to the H90.

Nikon S630 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and H90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Sony H90
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S630 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 290 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-L12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $240 $230