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Sony A390 vs Sony H90

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony A390 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A380
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 A390 vs Sony H90 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony A390 and Sony H90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar but the A390 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A390 was manufactured 19 months prior to the H90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A390 matches up vs the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony H90

 A390 H90 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony A390

 H90 A390 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony H90

 A390 H90 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sony A390 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A390 offers external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Sony A390 and Sony H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A390 compared to the H90.

Sony A390 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A390 and H90 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A390 and H90.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A390 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H90 will offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged A390 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A390 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
36
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A390
Travel photography with Sony H90
53
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 Landscape photography details
Sony H90 Landscape photography details
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging advice
Sony H90 Vlogging advice
9
no video
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony A390 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony H90
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-28 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
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 data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 549g (1.21 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 607 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 290 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 One One
Pricing at release $500 $230