Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90
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Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Announced February 2012
Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SH-50 was brought out 11 months after the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SH-50 grades against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Sony H90
SH-50 | H90 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus SH-50
H90 | SH-50 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Sony H90
SH-50 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 and the H90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and H90 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and H90.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SH-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 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 | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 269g (0.59 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | 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 | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $230 |