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Sony H50 vs Sony T90

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Sony H50 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 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 H50 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony H50 and Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H50 was manufactured at a similar time to the T90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the H50 grades versus the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony T90

 H50 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony H50

 T90 H50 
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Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony T90

 H50 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony H50 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H50 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Sony H50 and Sony T90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the H50 against the T90.

Sony H50 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H50 and T90 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H50 and T90.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony T90 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Sony H50 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
44
built-in flash
great zoom (465mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging info
Sony T90 Vlogging info
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Sony H50 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 31-465mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 547 gr (1.21 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 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 feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $80 $259