Sony NEX-5 vs Sony H90
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5N
(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-5 vs Sony H90 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NEX-5 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NEX-5 grades versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony H90
NEX-5 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony NEX-5
H90 | NEX-5 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony H90
NEX-5 | H90 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5 against the H90.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and H90 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5 and H90.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony H90 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | 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 surface 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 pounds) | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 796 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 290 pictures |
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 type | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $599 | $230 |