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Sony H90 vs Sony TX9

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony H90 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Sony H90 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sony H90 versus Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was released 20 months after the TX9 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the H90 grades versus the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony TX9

 H90 TX9 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony H90

 TX9 H90 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony TX9

 H90 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony H90 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H90 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sony H90 versus Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the H90 against the TX9.

Sony H90 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and TX9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern H90 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony H90 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H90
Street photography with Sony TX9
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography information
Sony TX9 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 Landscape photography features
Sony TX9 Landscape photography features
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sony H90 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $799