Sony H90 vs Sony HX7V

Below, we will be matching up the Sony H90 and Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was introduced 8 months after the HX7V and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the H90 grades against the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H90 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the H90 against the HX7V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and HX7V.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer H90 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.