Sony H90 vs Sony TX66

Let's look more closely at the Sony H90 vs Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was launched within a month of the TX66 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the H90 matches up versus the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H90 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H90 vs Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the H90 against the TX66.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and TX66.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively.