Nikon S9900 with Sony H90 Comparison

Nikon S9900 and Sony H90 Main Features

  • February, 2015
  • February, 2012
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 25-750 mm (30x) F3.7-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • 24-384 mm (16x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
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  • 112 x 66 x 40 mm, 289g.
  • 105 x 60 x 34 mm, 222g.
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Nikon S9900 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
59
Value for money score
66
Portability score
93
Overall score
50

Sony H90 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
37
Value for money score
55
Portability score
95
Overall score
37

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 with Nikon Coolpix S9900 Overview


Let's compare Nikon Coolpix S9900 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Nikon S9900 was released in 2015, and Sony H90 in 2012. Coolpix S9900 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-H90 3 years older. However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 16 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Coolpix S9900), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Nikon S9900, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix S9900 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon Coolpix S9900 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Coolpix S9900 Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Coolpix S9900 Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Announced February, 2015 February, 2012
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 461k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 3.70
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 300 shots 290 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL19 NP-BG1
Physical
Weight 289 g 222 g
Physical Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40 mm 105 x 60 x 34 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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