Sony H90 vs Sony TX30

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.