Sony A350 vs Sony H90

Below, we will be comparing the Sony A350 versus Sony H90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the A350 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The A350 was revealed 4 years before the H90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A350 matches up against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A350 enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A350 versus Sony H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A350 against the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A350 and H90 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and H90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A350 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H90 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.