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Sony H20 vs Sony T90

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony H20 vs Sony T90 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 T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Released February 2009
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Sony H20 vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony H20 and Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H20 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H20 was launched 3 months after the T90 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the H20 grades vs the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony T90

 H20 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony H20

 T90 H20 
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Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony T90

 H20 T90 
ReleasedMay 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony H20 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H20 enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H20 and Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the H20 compared to the T90.

Sony H20 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and T90 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sony H20 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H20 and T90.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony T90 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Sony H20 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony H20 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H20 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (250g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H20
Sports photography with Sony T90
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H20 Travel photography factors
Sony T90 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (250g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (148g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H20 Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H20 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (250 grams)
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Sony H20 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H20 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-380mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 - Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $259