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Nikon P300 vs Sony H90 Comparison

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Nikon P300

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P300 vs Sony H90 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Nikon and Sony. Nikon P300 was introduced to market in May 2011 and Sony H90 was launched in February 2012. There is only 9 months difference between P300 and H90 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Nikon P300 has a 12.0 MP and Sony H90 has a 16.0 MP resolution.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P300 and Sony H90 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-05-31
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • 189g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

Sony H90 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-28
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 24-384 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 222g. 105 x 60 x 34 mm

Nikon P300 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P310. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Nikon Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P300 and Sony H90 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P300 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 461k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 1.0fps 6 fps faster
Weight
189 g vs 222 g 33 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
6.5m vs 3.7m 2.8m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.76µm2 32% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 over Nikon Coolpix P300
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Battery Life
290 shots vs 240 shots 50 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
384mm vs 100mm 284 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
16× vs 4.2× more flexible focal coverage

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Nikon P300 vs Sony H90: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P300 and Sony H90 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P300 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz) (including batteries). Sony H90 has external dimensions of 105 x 60 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.34″) and weighs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Sony H90. Nikon P300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Sony H90.

Nikon P300 vs Sony H90 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Sony H90 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Sony H90.

Nikon P300 vs Sony H90 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Sony H90 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P300 and Sony H90.
Nikon P300 vs Sony H90 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Sony H90 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P300 is significantly lighter (33g ) than the Sony H90 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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P300
H90
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Average
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Thickness Comparison

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P300
H90
Min
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P300 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P300 and Sony H90's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon P300 vs Sony H90: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P300 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Sony H90 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features BIONZ processor.

Below you can see the P300 and H90 sensor size comparison.

Nikon P300 vs Sony H90 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Sony H90 Cameras


Nikon P300 and Sony H90 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Nikon P300 has 32% larger pixel area compared to Sony H90, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon P300 vs Sony H90 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P300 features a 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4.2× zoom lens whereas Sony H90 features a 24-384 mm F3.3-5.9 16× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Nikon P300 is faster than Sony H90 at this focal length. On the tele end, Sony H90 has 284mm longer telezoom reach than the Nikon P300. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Nikon P300 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

P300
H90
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

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P300
H90
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

P300
H90
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

P300
H90
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Nikon P300 and Sony H90 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P300 and Sony H90 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony H90 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon P300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony H90 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon P300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony H90 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
384 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Nikon P300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony H90 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
189g
4.2X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
222g
16.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Nikon P300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony H90 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P300 vs Sony H90: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P300 and Sony H90, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P300 and Sony H90 scores compare:

Nikon P300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #177 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #732 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Sony H90
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #261 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #864 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon P300 has a higher Overall Score than the Sony H90. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that P300 trails behind the H90: Imaging.
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Sony H90. If not, we recommend the Nikon P300.

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Sony H90 vs Nikon P300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Brand Nikon Sony
Announced 2011-05-31 2012-02-28
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 160 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
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 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2×) 24-384 mm (16×)
Max Aperture F1.8-4.9 F3.3-5.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.50 m 3.70 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 189g 222g
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm 105 x 60 x 34mm
Battery Life 240 shots 290 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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