Sony H90 vs Sony TX9
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Sony H90 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony H90 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are available at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony TX9
H90 | TX9 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony H90
TX9 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony TX9
H90 | TX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony H90 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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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 |