Sony H90 vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony H90 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was released 4 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H90 grades against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Sony H90 and Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the H90 compared to the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and WX500.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX500 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older H90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.