Sony H90 vs Sony HX50V
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Sony H90 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX30V
Sony H90 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony H90 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H90 was released 14 months prior to the HX50V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the H90 scores vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony H90 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony HX50V
H90 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony H90
HX50V | H90 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony HX50V
H90 | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Sony H90 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony H90 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Sony H90 versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the H90 versus the HX50V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.
Sony H90 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and HX50V.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older H90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Sony H90 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H90 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 272g (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 400 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $439 |