Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H90

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 12 months before the H90 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 and the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and H90.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.