Sony a1 vs Sony H90

Following is a comprehensive review of the Sony a1 vs Sony H90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and H90 (16MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and H90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The a1 was brought out 9 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the a1 grades versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony a1 features outside dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Sony a1 vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the a1 versus the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a1 and H90 is 61 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the a1 and H90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The a1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony a1 will result in extra detail having its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern a1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.