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Sony G3 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony G3 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
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Sony G3 vs Sony H90 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony G3 vs Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G3 was revealed 4 years earlier than the H90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G3 matches up versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony H90

 G3 H90 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony G3

 H90 G3 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony H90

 G3 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony G3 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony G3 features external measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G3 against the H90.

Sony G3 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and H90.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H90 to render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony G3 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony G3
Street photography with Sony H90
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony G3
Sports photography with Sony H90
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Sony G3 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony H90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $230