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Sony A7R II vs Sony H90

Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Sony Alpha A7R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony A7R II vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R III
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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Sony A7R II vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Sony A7R II vs Sony H90, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and H90 (16MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R II was revealed 3 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A7R II scores versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony H90

 A7R II H90 
LaunchedJune 2015February 2012Fresher by 40 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k461kCrisper display (+768k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony A7R II

 H90 A7R II 

Common features in the Sony A7R II and Sony H90

 A7R II H90 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sony A7R II vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R II provides outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A7R II and the H90.

Sony A7R II vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R II and H90 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Sony A7R II vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R II and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7R II using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony A7R II will render greater detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger A7R II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R II vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R II vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R II Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R II
Street photography with Sony H90
81
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R II Sports photography advice
Sony H90 Sports photography advice
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
low battery life (290 shots)
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R II
Travel photography with Sony H90
62
environment proofing
fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
low battery life (290 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R II Landscape photography highlights
Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery life (290 per charge)
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Sony A7R II vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R II and Sony H90
 Sony Alpha A7R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-06-10 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 7974 x 5316 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 399 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625g (1.38 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 3434 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 290 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $2,913 $230