Sony H90 vs Sony W800

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony H90 vs Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was released 23 months earlier than the W800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the H90 scores against the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Sony H90 vs Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the H90 and the W800.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and W800.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W800 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older H90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.