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Sony H90 vs Sony T900

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony H90 vs Sony T900 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sony H90 vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony H90 and Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 3 years after the T900 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the H90 grades vs the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony T900

 H90 T900 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony H90

 T900 H90 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony T900

 H90 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony H90 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H90 offers outside 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 T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the H90 compared to the T900.

Sony H90 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and T900 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and T900.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H90 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher H90 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H90 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H90
Street photography with Sony T900
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H90
Vlogging with Sony T900
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Sony H90 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BG1 -
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $300