Sony H90 vs Sony HX5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony H90 and Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the H90 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The H90 was announced 21 months later than the HX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the H90 grades against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H90 comes with 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) while the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H90 and Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the H90 compared to the HX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and HX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The H90 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H90 will result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger H90 provides a benefit in sensor tech.