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Sony H90 vs Sony RX1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Sony H90 vs Sony RX1 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Sony H90 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony H90 versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the H90 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The H90 was manufactured 11 months prior to the RX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the H90 grades vs the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony RX1

 H90 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony H90

 RX1 H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution1229k461kClearer display (+768k dot)

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony RX1

 H90 RX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony H90 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony H90 has external dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the H90 vs the RX1.

Sony H90 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and RX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The H90 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1 will render greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged H90 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony H90 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography details
Sony RX1 Portrait photography details
36
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
82
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography info
Sony RX1 Sports photography info
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (270 shots)
heavier than competitors (482g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1 Landscape photography highlights
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
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Sony H90 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony RX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-28 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 482g (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 290 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $2,798