Leica C vs Sony H90

Following is a extensive overview of the Leica C and Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The C was revealed 19 months after the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the C scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are available at Leica C Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica C enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the C against the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the C and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and H90.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H90 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger C should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.