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Sony H90 vs Sony WX70

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony H90 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Sony H90 and Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was manufactured within a month of the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the H90 scores against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony WX70

 H90 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony H90

 WX70 H90 
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony WX70

 H90 WX70 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony H90 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 has got physical dimensions 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H90 and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the H90 compared to the WX70.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and WX70.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
36
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors (222g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-28 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
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 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 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $242