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

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 ×
Nikon Coolpix P90 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Nikon Coolpix P90
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-HX1P90
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)115114
Width (mm)9299
Height (mm)8383
Weight (g)515495
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony HX100V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor-
Effective megapixels (MP)9.112.1
Sensor format1/2.4 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.0528.2
Sensor width (mm)5.926.13
Sensor height (mm)4.574.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.711.53
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
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)101.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4 AVC/H.264AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI, Component-
Lens and Optics
LensSony G Lens, 13 elements in 10 groups including 1 ED, 1 asph. elementNikkor ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0026.00 - 624.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-4.00
Zoom ratio (x)2024
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.290.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)150
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 108
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectionContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 201K pixelsEVF type; 0.24", 230K pixel color LCD
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, 125 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200*, 6400* (* at 3MP or less)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesEasy, Sweep Panorama, Anti motion blur, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Portrait-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync.
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.3m-9.2m(W), 1.5m-5.1m(T)Auto ISO: [Wide Angle]: Approx. 0.5 to 8.0m; [Tele]: Approx. 1.7 to 5.0m
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1147
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)1.552.02
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)101.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1013
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.53
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.230.48
1↑Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.670.84
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)2.32.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)66.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390200
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUM1 x Proprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • 10.4.
  • windows vista (32bit)
  • xp; mac os x 10.3.9
Miscellaneous
Notes and features10fps Full-resolution Burst Mode, Optical Image Stabilization, Tilt LCD, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face DetectionOptical VR image stabilization, Motion Detection, Best Shot Selector (BSS), In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF



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