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Sigma fp L vs Sony H90

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sigma fp L vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sigma fp L vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Sigma fp L vs Sony H90, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and H90 (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and H90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was launched 9 years after the H90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the fp L matches up vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony H90

 fp L H90 
LaunchedMarch 2021February 2012More modern by 111 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k461kClearer display (+1639k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sigma fp L

 H90 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony H90

 fp L H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Sigma fp L features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the fp L vs the H90.

Sigma fp L vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and H90 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and H90.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp L because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern fp L provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
89
focusing manually
MP count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
36
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment sealing
boasts focus via touch
MP count high (61 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
MP count high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp L
Vlogging with Sony H90
38
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sigma fp L vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony H90
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2021-03-25 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 9520 x 6328 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 240 images 290 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $2,499 $230