Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's look more in depth at the Sony H90 versus Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty comparable but the H90 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The H90 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the H90 grades vs the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony H90 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Sony H90 versus Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the H90 against the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and RX100 VA is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and RX100 VA.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The H90 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older H90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.