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Sony H90 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony H90 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony H90 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the H90 grades versus the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony WX350

 H90 WX350 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony H90

 WX350 H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony WX350

 H90 WX350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony H90 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H90 features outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the H90 and the WX350.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and WX350.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX350 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged H90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H90
Street photography with Sony WX350
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H90
Sports photography with Sony WX350
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great battery life (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-28 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $270