Sony H90 vs Sony HX100V

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony H90 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was announced 5 months after the HX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the H90 grades vs the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 has outside measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Sony H90 vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the H90 against the HX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.