Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2014
- Later Model is Olympus SH-2
(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
- Introduced February 2012
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SH-1 was launched 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SH-1 matches up against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony H90
SH-1 | H90 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 26 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus SH-1
H90 | SH-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony H90
SH-1 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-1 compared to the H90.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and H90 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and H90.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lbs) | 222g (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $349 | $230 |