Sony H90 vs Sony W690

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.