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Olympus E-420 vs Sony H90

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-410
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus E-420 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-420 vs Sony H90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-420 was launched 4 years prior to the H90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-420 matches up vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Sony H90

 E-420 H90 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus E-420

 H90 E-420 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2008More recent by 44 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Sony H90

 E-420 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-420 and the H90.

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and H90 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-420 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H90 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older E-420 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
36
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (426 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 shots)
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition (426 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (500 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus E-420 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Sony H90
 Olympus E-420Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-420 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-06-23 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 290 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $999 $230