Sony H90 vs Sony RX10 II

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Sony H90 versus Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very close but the H90 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The H90 was launched 4 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the H90 grades vs the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 has physical measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Sony H90 versus Sony RX10 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the H90 and the RX10 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and RX10 II is 91 and 58 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and RX10 II.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The H90 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 II will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older H90 will be behind in sensor technology.