Sony A99 II vs Sony H90

Below is a in depth analysis of the Sony A99 II versus Sony H90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and H90 (16MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and H90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The A99 II was unveiled 4 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A99 II grades vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A99 II has got external measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A99 II compared to the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and H90 is 57 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A99 II and H90.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A99 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A99 II will show greater detail having an extra 26MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger A99 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.