Sony H90 vs Sony WX150

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.