Sony H90 vs Sony QX100

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony H90 vs Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the H90 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") have different sensor size.

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The H90 was introduced 18 months earlier than the QX100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the H90 grades against the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are available at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H90 has got outside 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) while the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H90 vs Sony QX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the H90 vs the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and QX100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and QX100.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The H90 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX100 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged H90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.