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Sony H90 vs Sony A37

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony H90 vs Sony A37 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A35
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Sony H90 vs Sony A37 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony A37

 H90 A37 
Display sizing3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony H90

 A37 H90 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony A37

 H90 A37 
IntroducedFebruary 2012May 2012Similar generation
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony H90 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony H90 vs Sony A37 size comparison

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

Sony H90 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony H90 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography information
Sony A37 Sports photography information
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography info
Sony A37 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (500 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H90
Landscape photography with Sony A37
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.6")
bad battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A37 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Sony H90 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony SLT-A37
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-02-28 2012-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 2.6"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 506 gr (1.12 lbs)
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 All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life 290 photos 500 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage media 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $522