Sony H90 vs Sony RX100
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90/Sony-H90-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100/Sony-RX100-front.jpg)
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Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released August 2012
- Successor is Sony RX100 II
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Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Sony H90 versus Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very well matched but the H90 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") come with different sensor dimensions.
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The H90 was brought out 6 months earlier than the RX100 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the H90 grades against the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony RX100
H90 | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony H90
RX100 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+768k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony RX100
H90 | RX100 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 features outer 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) whilst the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Compare the Sony H90 versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the H90 and the RX100.
![Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 size comparison Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and RX100 is 91 and 91 respectively.
![Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and RX100.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The H90 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.
![Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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) | 240g (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photos | 330 photos |
Form 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
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 |
Cost at launch | $230 | $448 |