Nikon S800c vs Sony H90

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S800c vs Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was announced 12 months later than the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S800c matches up versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c features physical measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S800c vs the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and H90.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern S800c should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.