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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H90

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon Z6 II and Sony H90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and H90 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and H90 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was launched 8 years after the H90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z6 II scores versus the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony H90

 Z6 II H90 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2012Newer by 106 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k461kSharper display (+1639k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon Z6 II

 H90 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony H90

 Z6 II H90 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II against the H90.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and H90 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and H90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will render extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z6 II provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Sony H90
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Sony H90 Sports photography advice
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
bad battery power (410 shots)
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count great (25MP)
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (222g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery power (410 per charge)
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony H90
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 410 photographs 290 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at release $1,997 $230