Sony H90 vs Sony A37

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony H90 and Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the H90 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The H90 was introduced 2 months earlier than the A37 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the H90 grades vs the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H90 has physical dimensions 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 A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Sony H90 and Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the H90 vs the A37.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and A37 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and A37.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The H90 uses the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder.