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Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(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  • Superseded the Nikon S9300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
Sony H90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Sony H90

 S9500 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon S9500

 H90 S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Sony H90

 S9500 H90 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
31
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than others (205g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Sony H90
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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