Sony H90 vs Sony S950

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony H90 and Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was announced 3 years after the S950 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the H90 scores vs the S950 when considering 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-S950. The whole galleries are available at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Sony H90 and Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the H90 and the S950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and S950.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to offer extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern H90 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.