Sony H90 vs Sony A55

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony H90 versus Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly similar but the H90 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The H90 was manufactured 19 months after the A55 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the H90 scores versus the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H90 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Sony H90 versus Sony A55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the H90 compared to the A55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and A55 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and A55.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The H90 comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The fresher H90 should have an advantage in sensor technology.