Sony H90 vs Sony TX5
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Sony H90 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched February 2010

Sony H90 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony H90 and Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the H90 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

The H90 was launched 2 years after the TX5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the H90 matches up against the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony H90 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are available at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony TX5
H90 | TX5 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony H90
TX5 | H90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony TX5
H90 | TX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Sony H90 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony H90 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Sony H90 and Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the H90 vs the TX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and TX5.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The H90 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H90 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer H90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H90 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony H90 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-02-28 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 2.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $230 | $239 |