Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90
92 Imaging
42 Features
37 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-550mm (F) lens
- 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Superseded the Nikon S9300
- Later Model is Nikon S9700
(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
- Released February 2012

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon S9500 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S9500 was introduced 12 months after the H90 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the S9500 grades against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Sony H90
S9500 | H90 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon S9500
H90 | S9500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Sony H90
S9500 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S9500 versus Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S9500 vs the H90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and H90.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S9500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-550mm (22.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | OLED monitor | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.5 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 60 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 | 230 photos | 290 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $230 | $230 |