Sony H90 vs Sony W370

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony H90 versus Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the H90 matches up versus the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H90 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the H90 against the W370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and W370.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer H90 provides an edge in sensor innovation.