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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H90

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-5N was revealed 4 months before the H90 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NEX-5N scores against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony H90

 NEX-5N H90 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony NEX-5N

 H90 NEX-5N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony H90

 NEX-5N H90 
AnnouncedOctober 2011February 2012Same age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5N enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5N and the H90.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and H90 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and H90.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-5N offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
36
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography features
Sony H90 Sports photography features
58
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (460 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
Travel photography with Sony H90
70
better than average battery pack (460 CIPA)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
Landscape photography with Sony H90
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
Vlogging with Sony H90
33
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony H90
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-10-03 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
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 Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1079 not tested
Other
Battery life 460 images 290 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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 One One
Price at release $550 $230