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Sony H90 vs Sony W320

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony H90 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sony H90
(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
  • Released February 2012
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony H90 vs Sony W320 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony H90 and Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 2 years after the W320 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the H90 scores against the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony W320

 H90 W320 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 27 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony H90

 W320 H90 

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony W320

 H90 W320 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony H90 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sony H90 has external measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony H90 and Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the H90 versus the W320.

Sony H90 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and W320.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger H90 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H90 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H90
Sports photography with Sony W320
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (222g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H90
Landscape photography with Sony W320
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Sony H90 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-28 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
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