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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P90 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberP90DSC-HX1
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)114115
Width (mm)9992
Height (mm)8383
Weight (g)495515
Waterproof--
Successor-Sony HX100V
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor
Effective megapixels (MP)12.19.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.4 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.227.05
Sensor width (mm)6.135.92
Sensor height (mm)4.64.57
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.71
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.410
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MPEG4 AVC/H.264
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI, Component
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor ED lensSony G Lens, 13 elements in 10 groups including 1 ED, 1 asph. element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 624.0028.00 - 560.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00-
Zoom ratio (x)2420
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.19 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)501
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 108
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, centerContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.24", 230K pixel color LCDEVF type, 201K pixels
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200*, 6400* (* at 3MP or less)Auto, 125 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/4000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF areaMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Easy, Sweep Panorama, Anti motion blur, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [Wide Angle]: Approx. 0.5 to 8.0m; [Tele]: Approx. 1.7 to 5.0mISO Auto: 0.3m-9.2m(W), 1.5m-5.1m(T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4711
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.021.55
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.410
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1310
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.530.31
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.480.23
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.840.67
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)2.82.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.66
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200390
Battery form factor1 x Proprietary EN-EL5Proprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • 10.4.
  • windows vista (32bit)
  • xp; mac os x 10.3.9
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical VR image stabilization, Motion Detection, Best Shot Selector (BSS), In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF10fps Full-resolution Burst Mode, Optical Image Stabilization, Tilt LCD, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection



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