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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3
(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
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
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony H90

 NEX-3 H90 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony NEX-3

 H90 NEX-3 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony H90

 NEX-3 H90 
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
52
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
59
megapixel count good (14MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-3
Vlogging with Sony H90
27
has face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3 and Sony H90
 Sony Alpha NEX-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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