Sony H90 vs Sony A65

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony H90 vs Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the H90 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The H90 was revealed 4 months after the A65 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the H90 matches up against the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H90 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H90 enjoys outer measurements 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 A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the H90 compared to the A65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and A65.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The H90 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will result in extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.