Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

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    Highlights

    • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-Hxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-Hxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Sony H90 February
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony H70
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    		January
    2011    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony H55
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    		June
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
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    		May
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony H50
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    		January
    2009    		 9 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 vs Cyber-shot DSC-H70 vs Cyber-shot DSC-H55 vs Cyber-shot DSC-H20 vs Cyber-shot DSC-H50.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 461k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90.

    Sony H55
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Sony H20
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    1/2.3-inch

    10 MP

    Sony H50
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    1/2.3-inch

    9 MP

    Sony H70
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Leica X (Typ 113)
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    APS-C

    16.2 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Sony DSLR-A380
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    APS-C

    14.2 MP

    Fujifilm XF10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Panasonic ZS7
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 comes with NP-BG1 battery pack with battery life of 290 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 27 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90's shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


    Flash

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.70 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 has dimensions of 105 x 60 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.34"). It weighs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    105 mm (4.13")

    60 mm (2.36")

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    60 mm (2.36")

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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 dimensions

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    49

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 gets a score of 49 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and give score of 51 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    47

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 a score of 47 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 a score of 59 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 a score of 68 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    53

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    BAD
    36

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 a score of 36 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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