Nikon S9100 vs Sony H90

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S9100 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was unveiled 7 months before the H90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S9100 scores against the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 has physical measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S9100 compared to the H90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and H90.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony H90 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S9100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.