Sony H90 vs Sony W230

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony H90 and Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was released 3 years after the W230 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the H90 matches up versus the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony H90 has got external measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H90 and Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the H90 and the W230.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and W230.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H90 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher H90 should have an advantage in sensor tech.