Sony H90 vs Sony HX200V

Below is a detailed review of the Sony H90 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 2 months earlier than the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the H90 grades versus the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H90 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Sony H90 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the H90 vs the HX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.