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Sony H90 vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony H90 vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony H90 vs Sony W650 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony H90 vs Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H90 was announced 2 months later than the W650 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the H90 scores against the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony W650

 H90 W650 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony H90

 W650 H90 

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony W650

 H90 W650 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony H90 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 features 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) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the H90 and the W650.

Sony H90 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and W650.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Sony H90 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 Street photography advice
Sony W650 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
44
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H90
Vlogging with Sony W650
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony H90 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 220 pictures
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 recording
Type of storage 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
Retail cost $230 $140