Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 IV

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony H90 versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty similar but the H90 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The H90 was launched 4 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the H90 matches up vs the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H90 features external 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 RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Sony H90 versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the H90 versus the RX100 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and RX100 IV is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and RX100 IV.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The H90 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older H90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.