Sony H90 vs Sony WX220

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony H90 and Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was launched 23 months prior to the WX220 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the H90 matches up versus the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H90 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony H90 and Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the H90 and the WX220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and WX220.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older H90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.