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Sony A200 vs Sony H90

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony A200 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A230
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 A200 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony A200 versus Sony H90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The A200 was brought out 4 years before the H90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A200 grades vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony H90

 A200 H90 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony A200

 H90 A200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2008Fresher by 44 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony H90

 A200 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony A200 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A200 features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A200 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A200 versus the H90.

Sony A200 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A200 and H90 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and H90.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A200 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony H90 will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A200 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A200
Portrait photography with Sony H90
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
46
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (222g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A200
Landscape photography with Sony H90
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Sony A200 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony H90
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2008-07-17 2012-02-28
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572 gr (1.26 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $100 $230