Sony H90 vs Sony QX10

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.