Sony H90 vs Sony WX5
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 461k | The 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).
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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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony 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 |
| Retail cost | $230 | $250 |