Sony H90 vs Sony WX150
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
Sony H90 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Sony H90 vs Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe H90 was launched within a month of the WX150 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the H90 scores versus the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony H90 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony WX150
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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony H90
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Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony WX150
H90 | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 461k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Sony H90 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H90 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Sony H90 vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the H90 and the WX150.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Sony H90 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and WX150.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX150 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | 240 shots |
Style of battery | 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $230 | $300 |