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Sony H70 vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony H70 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony H70 vs Sony H90 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony H70 versus Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H70 was introduced 13 months before the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the H70 grades against the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony H90

 H70 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony H70

 H90 H70 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony H90

 H70 H90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sony H70 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony H70 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the H70 against the H90.

Sony H70 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H70 and H90.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged H70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H70 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H70
Street photography with Sony H90
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
67
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H70 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony H70 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony H90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 290 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $230