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Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony RX100 II

 H90 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony H90

 RX100 II H90 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k461kCrisper screen (+768k dot)

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony RX100 II

 H90 RX100 II 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 II Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H90
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
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lighter than competition (222g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
80
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 II Vlogging features
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (281g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 281 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage 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 pricing $230 $598