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Sony A100 vs Sony H90

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony A100 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sony A100 vs Sony H90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony A100 versus Sony H90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A100 was brought out 6 years before the H90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A100 scores versus the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony H90

 A100 H90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony A100

 H90 A100 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2006Fresher by 67 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony H90

 A100 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony A100 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A100 offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A100 versus the H90.

Sony A100 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and H90 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and H90.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A100 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony H90 will give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older A100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A100 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
9
no video
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Sony A100 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony H90
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-07-31 2012-02-28
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638g (1.41 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 476 not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM55H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,000 $230