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Sony H90 vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony H90 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony H90 and Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was announced 10 months earlier than the WX80 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the H90 scores versus the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony WX80

 H90 WX80 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony H90

 WX80 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony WX80

 H90 WX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony H90 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony H90 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Sony H90 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the H90 and the WX80.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and WX80.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged H90 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony H90 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H90
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2013-01-08
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
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 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60, 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
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 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 photos 240 photos
Type of battery 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
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
Pricing at release $230 $276