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Sony H90 vs Sony WX50

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony H90 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony H90 and Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was introduced at a similar time to the WX50 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the H90 scores vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 H90 WX50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony H90

		

		

			
 WX50 H90 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 H90 WX50 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony H90 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Sony H90 and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the H90 versus the WX50.
Sony H90 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony H90 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H90 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and WX50.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to consider the production date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Sony H90 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H90 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony H90 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony H90
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
34
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Sony H90 Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (222 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
44
 long zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than average (222 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (117g)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
44
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony H90 Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
32
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than average (222g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (117g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no external mic jack
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-28 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.70 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 222g (0.49 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $250