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Sony H55 vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony H55 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 H55 vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony H55 vs Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H55 was launched 17 months later than the T90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the H55 matches up versus the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony T90

 H55 T90 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony H55

 T90 H55 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony T90

 H55 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony H55 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H55 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Sony H55 vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the H55 vs the T90.

Sony H55 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and T90.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H55 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent H55 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony H55 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H55
Travel photography with Sony T90
67
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging information
Sony T90 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sony H55 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 200 grams (0.44 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $235 $259