Sony H90 vs Sony HX99

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony H90 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty close but the H90 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The H90 was released 7 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the H90 matches up against the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H90 has got outside 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 HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the H90 vs the HX99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and HX99.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The H90 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged H90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.