Sony H20 vs Sony T90

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H20 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.