Sony H90 vs Sony QX10
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Sony H90 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced September 2013
Sony H90 vs Sony QX10 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony H90 versus Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe H90 was unveiled 18 months prior to the QX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the H90 matches up versus the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony H90 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony QX10
H90 | QX10 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 0k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony H90
QX10 | H90 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 18 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony QX10
H90 | QX10 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony H90 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H90 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Sony H90 versus Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the H90 versus the QX10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and QX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony H90 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and QX10.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony QX10 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged H90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Sony H90 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H90 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2013-09-04 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | - |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 105 grams (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 220 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $230 | $250 |