Nikon S9700 vs Sony H90

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S9700 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was released 24 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S9700 scores versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9700 and Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S9700 compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and H90.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer S9700 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.