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Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(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
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
  • Announced February 2012
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Sony H90

 SH-50 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer 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 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Sony H90

 SH-50 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Sony H90
64
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography info
Sony H90 Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (269g)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Olympus SH-50 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Sony H90
 Olympus SH-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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