Sony H90 vs Sony A68
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Sony H90 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched November 2015
- Older Model is Sony A65
Sony H90 vs Sony A68 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Sony H90 and Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the H90 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the H90 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H90 was released 4 years prior to the A68 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony H90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the H90 scores versus the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony H90 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H90 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony A68
H90 | A68 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony H90
A68 | H90 | |||
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Launched | November 2015 | February 2012 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony A68
H90 | A68 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 461k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Sony H90 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H90 features exterior 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 A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check out the Sony H90 and Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the H90 vs the A68.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and A68 is 91 and 64 respectively.
Sony H90 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and A68.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The H90 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older H90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony H90 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-02-28 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz X |
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 | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 610 grams (1.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | 510 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $230 | $581 |