Sony H90 vs Sony HX400V

Lets examine more closely at the Sony H90 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was revealed 23 months prior to the HX400V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the H90 matches up versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H90 has exterior dimensions 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 HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Sony H90 vs Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the H90 vs the HX400V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older H90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.