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Sigma fp vs Sony H90

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sigma fp vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(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
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
  • Released February 2012
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony H90

 fp H90 
ReleasedJuly 2019February 2012More modern by 90 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k461kClearer screen (+1639k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sigma fp

 H90 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony H90

 fp H90 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma fp vs Sony H90 size comparison

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

Sigma fp vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
78
weather proof
comes with touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony H90
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sigma fp vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony H90
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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