Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 II

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony H90 versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively close but the H90 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The H90 was announced 16 months earlier than the RX100 II which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the H90 grades versus the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H90 versus Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the H90 compared to the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and RX100 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The H90 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 II will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged H90 will be behind in sensor innovation.