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Sony H90 vs Sony TX30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony H90 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Sony H90 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony H90 versus Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the TX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the H90 scores against the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony TX30

 H90 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony H90

 TX30 H90 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2012More recent by 17 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k461kClearer screen (+768k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony TX30

 H90 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony H90 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H90 features 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) whilst the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the H90 and the TX30.

Sony H90 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and TX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TX30 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older H90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H90 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX30 Portrait photography highlights
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 Street photography advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H90
Sports photography with Sony TX30
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H90
Travel photography with Sony TX30
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
environment proof
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H90
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging info
Sony TX30 Vlogging info
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Sony H90 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony TX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-28 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BG1 -
Self timer 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 -
Storage slots Single Single
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