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Sony H90 vs Sony A35

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony H90 vs Sony A35 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Sony H90 vs Sony A35 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony H90 versus Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the H90 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The H90 was revealed 6 months later than the A35 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H90 grades versus the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony A35

 H90 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony H90

 A35 H90 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony A35

 H90 A35 
ReleasedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony H90 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 enjoys outside 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 A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Sony H90 versus Sony A35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the H90 vs the A35.

Sony H90 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and A35.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The H90 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher.

Sony H90 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (415g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography info
Sony A35 Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (222g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
lighter than competitors (415g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (440 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
Sony A35 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competitors (415g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Sony H90 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-02-28 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.49 pounds) 415 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 290 shots 440 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $598