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Sony H90 vs Sony W510

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony H90 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony H90
(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
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony H90 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony H90 vs Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was launched 14 months after the W510 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the H90 grades vs the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony W510

 H90 W510 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony H90

 W510 H90 

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony W510

 H90 W510 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony H90 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H90 features physical 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) while the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the H90 against the W510.

Sony H90 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and W510.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern H90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony H90 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography features
Sony W510 Sports photography features
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H90
Travel photography with Sony W510
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Sony H90 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $230 $99