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Sony H90 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony H90 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Sony H90 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony H90 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was launched 8 months later than the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the H90 scores versus the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony HX9V

 H90 HX9V 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony H90

 HX9V H90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony HX9V

 H90 HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony H90 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony H90 offers external measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the H90 compared to the HX9V.

Sony H90 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and HX9V.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger H90 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony H90 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography info
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (222g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Sony H90 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony HX9V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-28 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type 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
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $328