Sony H90 vs Sony WX30

Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony H90 and Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was released 8 months after the WX30 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the H90 matches up against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony H90 has external measurements 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Sony H90 and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the H90 against the WX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and WX30.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent H90 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.