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Sony H90 vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony H90 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony H90 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony H90 vs Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was revealed 3 years later than the T90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the H90 grades vs the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony T90

 H90 T90 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony H90

 T90 H90 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony T90

 H90 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony H90 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H90 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the H90 vs the T90.

Sony H90 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and T90.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H90 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent H90 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony H90 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H90
Portrait photography with Sony T90
36
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H90
Sports photography with Sony T90
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H90
Travel photography with Sony T90
69
lighter than average (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (148g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sony H90 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-28 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $230 $259