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Sony H90 vs Sony A57

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony H90 vs Sony A57 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A55
  • Refreshed by Sony A58
Photography Glossary

Sony H90 vs Sony A57 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Sony H90 versus Sony A57, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is fairly similar but the H90 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The H90 was released 6 months prior to the A57 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the H90 scores vs the A57 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony A57

 H90 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony H90

 A57 H90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony A57

 H90 A57 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2012Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony H90 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H90 has got outer dimensions 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 A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

See the Sony H90 versus Sony A57 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the H90 vs the A57.

Sony H90 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and A57 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and A57.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The H90 has the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging.

Sony H90 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 Portrait photography features
Sony A57 Portrait photography features
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 Street photography features
Sony A57 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A57 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H90 Travel photography features
Sony A57 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A57 as a Landscape photography camera
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
72
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 Vlogging info
Sony A57 Vlogging info
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
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Sony H90 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony A57
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony SLT-A57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-02-28 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech ClearPhoto TFT LCD display Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 618 gr (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 290 photos 550 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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 1 1
Price at launch $230 $1,000