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Sony H90 vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony H90 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Sony H90
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony H90 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was manufactured 11 months before the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the H90 scores versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony WX300

 H90 WX300 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony H90

 WX300 H90 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony WX300

 H90 WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony H90 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the H90 vs the WX300.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and WX300.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX300 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older H90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
36
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H90
Street photography with Sony WX300
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (166g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H90
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-28 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $330