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Sony H90 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony H90 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Sony H90 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony H90 versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was manufactured 15 months before the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the H90 matches up against the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony TF1

 H90 TF1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony H90

 TF1 H90 
RevealedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 15 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony TF1

 H90 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony H90 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H90 has got exterior 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) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Sony H90 versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the H90 and the TF1.

Sony H90 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and TF1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged H90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H90 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (152g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H90
Sports photography with Sony TF1
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
weather proofing
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony H90 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-28 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $266