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Sony H20 vs Sony H90

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony H20 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 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
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony H20 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony H20 vs Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H20 was announced 3 years earlier than the H90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the H20 matches up versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony H90

 H20 H90 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony H20

 H90 H20 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony H90

 H20 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony H20 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H20 offers physical measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Sony H20 vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the H20 against the H90.

Sony H20 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and H90 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and H90.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H90 to render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older H20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony H20 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 Street photography features
Sony H90 Street photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (250g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H20 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (222g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony H20 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony H90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2012-02-28
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-380mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $230