Sony H90 vs Sony HX20V

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony H90 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 4 months before the HX20V and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the H90 matches up versus the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H90 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the H90 compared to the HX20V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and HX20V.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX20V to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.