Sony H90 vs Sony W560

Let's look more in depth at the Sony H90 versus Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 14 months later than the W560 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the H90 matches up against the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H90 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony H90 versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the H90 compared to the W560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and W560.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer H90 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.