Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-C3
(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
- Released February 2012
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony H90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NEX-3 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-3 grades vs the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony H90
NEX-3 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony NEX-3
H90 | NEX-3 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony H90
NEX-3 | H90 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the NEX-3 versus the H90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and H90 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and H90.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony H90 will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-06-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 297 grams (0.65 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 830 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 290 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $230 |