Sony H90 vs Sony RX100 VII

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony H90 versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very similar but the H90 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The H90 was announced 8 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H90 scores versus the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H90 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Sony H90 versus Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the H90 against the RX100 VII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and RX100 VII is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The H90 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged H90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.