Sony H90 vs Sony WX9
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Sony H90 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Sony H90 vs Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe H90 was revealed 14 months after the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the H90 grades versus the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony H90 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony WX9
H90 | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony H90
WX9 | H90 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony WX9
H90 | WX9 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Sony H90 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony H90 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Sony H90 vs Sony WX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the H90 vs the WX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.
Sony H90 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and WX9.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher H90 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony H90 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H90 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-02-28 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $230 | $188 |