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Sony H90 vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony H90 vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony H90 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony H90 vs Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was brought out 2 months after the W620 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the H90 grades against the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony W620

 H90 W620 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony H90

 W620 H90 

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony W620

 H90 W620 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony H90 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the H90 and the W620.

Sony H90 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and W620.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H90 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Sony H90 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Sony H90 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $102