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Sony H90 vs Sony WX5

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony H90 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX5 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Sony H90 vs Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H90 was unveiled 20 months after the WX5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the H90 matches up against the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony WX5

 H90 WX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 20 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony H90

 WX5 H90 

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony WX5

 H90 WX5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony H90 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony H90 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H90 vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the H90 and the WX5.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and WX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger H90 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX5 Portrait photography highlights
36
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 Street photography advice
Sony WX5 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 Landscape photography features
Sony WX5 Landscape photography features
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 146 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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