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Sony H90 vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony H90 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony H90 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony H90 and Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 2 years after the S2100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the H90 grades against the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony S2100

 H90 S2100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 27 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony H90

 S2100 H90 

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony S2100

 H90 S2100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony H90 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony H90 features outer 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 S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the H90 vs the S2100.

Sony H90 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and S2100.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern H90 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H90 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography details
Sony S2100 Portrait photography details
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography information
Sony S2100 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H90
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Sony H90 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony S2100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BG1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $230 $0