Sony H90 vs Sony W380

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony H90 versus Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was released 2 years after the W380 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H90 grades versus the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the H90 and the W380.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and W380.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H90 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger H90 provides an advantage in sensor tech.