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Sony A330 vs Sony H90

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony A330 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A300
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony A330 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Sony A330 versus Sony H90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The A330 was manufactured 3 years before the H90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A330 matches up versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony H90

 A330 H90 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony A330

 H90 A330 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2009More modern by 33 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony H90

 A330 H90 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony A330 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A330 has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A330 versus the H90.

Sony A330 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and H90.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A330 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H90 will show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A330 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony A330 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
62
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography features
Sony H90 Street photography features
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (230 shots)
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
44
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (230 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony A330 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony H90
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 529 grams (1.17 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 535 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 290 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $545 $230