Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90
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Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Sony H90
S9300 | H90 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon S9300
H90 | S9300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Sony H90
S9300 | H90 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Nikon S9300 versus Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9300 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |