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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H90

Portability
80 Imaging
53 Features
84 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Updated by Olympus E-M5 III
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H90 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony H90, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was manufactured 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M5 II matches up vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Sony H90

		

		

			
 E-M5 II H90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k461kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
 H90 E-M5 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony H90

		

		

			
 E-M5 II H90 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 II vs the H90.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H90 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and H90 is 80 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and H90.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M5 II has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The fresher E-M5 II will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Portrait photography with Sony H90
71
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
36
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
82
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (25,600)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (222g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
 Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
65
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 terrible battery life (310 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
74
 environment proofing
 supports touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
69
 lighter than average (222 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Landscape photography with Sony H90
74
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 terrible battery life (310 shots)
44
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Vlogging camera
 Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
82
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external mic support
32
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than average (222 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony H90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Sony H90
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 81 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 469g (1.03 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 290 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $699 $230