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Sony H90 vs Sony W690

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony H90 vs Sony W690 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sony H90 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony H90 versus Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H90 was revealed within a month of the W690 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the H90 scores against the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony W690

 H90 W690 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony H90

 W690 H90 

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony W690

 H90 W690 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony H90 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Sony H90 versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the H90 versus the W690.

Sony H90 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and W690.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Sony H90 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 Street photography advice
Sony W690 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H90
Sports photography with Sony W690
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Sony H90 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-28 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 media 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $297