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Sony A900 vs Sony H90

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony A900 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A99
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
  • Released February 2012
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Sony A900 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony A900 versus Sony H90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and H90 (16MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A900 was announced 4 years prior to the H90 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A900 grades versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony H90

 A900 H90 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony A900

 H90 A900 
ReleasedFebruary 2012October 2008Fresher by 40 months

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony H90

 A900 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony A900 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A900 offers outside dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 versus the H90.

Sony A900 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and H90 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and H90.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A900 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A900 will offer you greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older A900 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A900 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography info
Sony H90 Sports photography info
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
54
weather proof
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A900
Landscape photography with Sony H90
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have liveview
no Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Sony A900 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony H90
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2008-10-22 2012-02-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4032 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
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 file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 gr (1.97 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 880 images 290 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $2,736 $230