Sony H90 vs Sony RX1
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Sony H90 vs Sony RX1 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
- Launched February 2012
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony H90 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony RX1
H90 | RX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony H90
RX1 | H90 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Clearer display (+768k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony RX1
H90 | RX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Look at the Sony H90 versus Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.
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.
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Sony H90 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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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 |