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Sony H400 vs Sony T90

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony H400 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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 H400 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony H400 vs Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H400 was revealed 5 years later than the T90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the H400 matches up vs the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony T90

 H400 T90 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony H400

 T90 H400 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony T90

 H400 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony H400 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H400 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H400 vs Sony T90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the H400 against the T90.

Sony H400 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and T90 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and T90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H400 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer H400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H400 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 Portrait photography features
Sony T90 Portrait photography features
40
good MP (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography highlights
Sony T90 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (628g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
53
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
44
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
26
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Sony H400 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-13 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) -
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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 X 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 628 grams (1.38 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 300 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $268 $259