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Sony H90 vs Sony HX350

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Sony H90 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
Photography Glossary

Sony H90 vs Sony HX350 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony H90 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was introduced 5 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the H90 grades against the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony HX350

 H90 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony H90

 HX350 H90 
IntroducedDecember 2016February 2012Newer by 58 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony HX350

 H90 HX350 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sony H90 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H90 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the H90 versus the HX350.

Sony H90 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and HX350.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX350 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged H90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H90 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography features
Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H90
Street photography with Sony HX350
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (652g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging information
Sony HX350 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than average (652 grams)
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Sony H90 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony HX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-28 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 life 290 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 -