Nikon Coolpix
P90
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-HX1

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P90 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

62

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/4000 of a second
Nikon Coolpix P90

59
Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix P90

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P90

Light sensitivity
 High ISO
6,400 ISO
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Weight
 Light-weight
400 g
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P90
True resolution Much higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP
Help
 Capture around 20% more detail in your photos
Zoom More zoom 24x vs 20x
Help
 More than 40% more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle 26 mm vs 28 mm
Help
 Around 10% better wide angle
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The P90's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm
Help
 Around 20% larger sensor
Weight Lighter 400 g vs 544 g
Help
 Around 30% lighter
Nikon Coolpix P90 Learn more about
the Nikon P90

Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX1
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1440 x 1080 @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution video
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Size Slightly smaller 115x83x92 mm vs 83x114x99 mm
Help
 Around 10% smaller
Lowest price Cheaper $355.00 vs $525.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $170 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.6" vs 3.9"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Learn more about
the Sony DSC-HX1
vs

recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix P90 Nikon Coolpix P90
59 vs 62
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1.

performance Which camera has better performance? Cast your vote!

NikonCoolpix P90
 Nikon Coolpix P90 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX1
Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
2
1
Vote Vote
Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
2
2
Vote Vote
Features Low light image quality Low light image quality
Lack of noise, sharp details
2
2
Vote Vote
Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
2
2
Vote Vote
Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
Speed and accuracy
2
2
Vote Vote
Autofocus performance Video focusing
Speed and accuracy
2
2
Vote Vote
Manual controls Manual settings
How quickly and easily you can change settings
2
2
Vote Vote
Performance Image stabilization
Ability to reduce blur from hand shake
2
1
Vote Vote
Green arrow Join in the discussion below!

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Zoom Great zoom Help
P90:24x
DSC-HX1:20x
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
P90:3.9"
DSC-HX1:3.6"
Lowest price Very expensive Help
P90:$525.00
DSC-HX1:$355.00
Weight Heavy Help
P90:400 g
DSC-HX1:544 g
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Size Large Help
P90:83x114x99 mm
DSC-HX1:115x83x92 mm
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Supports RAW No RAW support Help
Less editing fidelity
Zoom Poor zoom Help
P90:24x
DSC-HX1:20x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$339 - $350
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix P90
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Nikon Coolpix P100

Nikon Coolpix P100

Super zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix P100 vs the Coolpix P90
Compare the Coolpix P100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$227 - $230
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Coolpix P90
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Super zoom

$310 - $475
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the FinePix HS20 vs the Coolpix P90
Compare the FinePix HS20 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Super zoom

$400
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost light sensitivity
Supports RAW Shoots RAW
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs the Coolpix P90
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$289 - $328
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Coolpix P90
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Super zoom

$202 - $225
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the Coolpix P90
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Nikon Coolpix P90 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix L110

Nikon Coolpix L110

Super zoom

$253 - $272
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Size Smaller
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Coolpix L110 vs the Coolpix P90
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

Super zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies
External flash Supports an external flash
Screen size Much smaller screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PowerShot SX20 IS vs the Coolpix P90

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$428
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Size Larger
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$420
Zoom Much more zoom
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

appearance

Nikon Coolpix P90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Nikon Coolpix P90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Nikon Coolpix P90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Find similar cameras

Here are some links to help you find other cameras with similar features to both of these:

discussion Which do you think is better?

Speech is free, but discussion at Snapsort is moderated! Please discuss your opinion of these cameras here, and discuss feedback for Snapsort at our support community.

Showing 0 comments