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Sony H90 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony H90 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Sony H90 vs Sony HX90V Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony H90 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the H90 grades against the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony HX90V

 H90 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony H90

 HX90V H90 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2012More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony HX90V

 H90 HX90V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony H90 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H90 comes with physical measurements 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 HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the H90 and the HX90V.

Sony H90 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged H90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H90 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography info
Sony HX90V Portrait photography info
36
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 Landscape photography details
Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H90
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
75
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic support
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Sony H90 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony HX90V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-28 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $440