Sigma fp vs Sony H90
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Sigma fp vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Launched July 2019
- New Model is Sigma fp L
(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
- Released February 2012

Sigma fp vs Sony H90 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sigma fp versus Sony H90, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and H90 (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and H90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The fp was brought out 7 years after the H90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the fp matches up versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sigma fp vs Sony H90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony H90
fp | H90 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 90 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+1639k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sigma fp
H90 | fp |
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Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony H90
fp | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sigma fp vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Sigma fp versus Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the fp vs the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and H90 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and H90.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The fp because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp will provide you with greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer fp will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Sigma fp vs Sony H90 Specifications
Sigma fp | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma fp | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-07-11 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | No | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 422 grams (0.93 lb) | 222 grams (0.49 lb) |
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 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 | - | 290 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-51 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 wec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $2,050 | $230 |