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Sony H90 vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony H90 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony H90 vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Sony H90 vs Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the W710 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the H90 scores vs the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony W710

 H90 W710 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony H90

 W710 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 10 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony W710

 H90 W710 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony H90 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the H90 and the W710.

Sony H90 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and W710.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged H90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H90 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H90
Sports photography with Sony W710
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
features touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H90
Vlogging with Sony W710
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
34
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Sony H90 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 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 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery style 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 recording
Storage type 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
Card slots One One
Price at launch $230 $90