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Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon S9300 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was brought out 5 months after the H90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S9300 matches up versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony H90

 S9300 H90 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon S9300

 H90 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony H90

 S9300 H90 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S9300 compared to the H90.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and H90.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9300
Vlogging with Sony H90
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-16 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photographs 290 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Launch price $249 $230