Sony H90 vs Sony S2100

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are available at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Sony H90 and Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.