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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony H90

 SH-1 H90 
IntroducedMarch 2014February 2012Newer by 26 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus SH-1

 H90 SH-1 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony H90

 SH-1 H90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and H90 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Sony H90
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Sony H90
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better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competitors (222g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Sony H90
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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