Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 was introduced in August 2009 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.7" 230k dot Tilting Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   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 - 500 shots
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 67
      •   Weight - 519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.5 fps vs 1.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      HDMI Output vs
      Longer Battery Life 500 shots vs 290 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Alpha DSLR-A380.

      Sony DSLR-A100
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A300
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A900
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Sony DSLR-A500
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Sony DSLR-A850
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Sony DSLR-A390
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A330
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A450
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A290
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A700
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      APS-C

      10.24 MP

      Sony DSLR-A200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      Sony H90
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 over Sony Alpha DSLR-A380.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3056 vs 4608 x 3456
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 2.7" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 461k dot
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      Lighter 519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz) vs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 27 MB

      Check out other 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 H70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony H50
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      1/2.3-inch

      9 MP

      Sony H20
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Leica X (Typ 113)
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Fujifilm XF10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
        Face Detection
        Image StabilizationSensor Shift
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot461k dot
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps1.0 fps
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life500 shots290 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has a 2.7" Tilting screen with 230k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 461k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 with Tilting screen


      Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.74x (0.49x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 features a 14.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. 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 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with BIONZ processor.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in image stabilization. On Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 comes with NP-FH50 battery pack with battery life of 500 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 comes with NP-BG1 battery pack with battery life of 290 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has a single SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A380, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 10.00 m at ISO 100 on Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and 3.70 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 also accepts external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A380.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 body has dimensions of 128 x 97 x 71 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.8") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 body has dimensions of 105 x 60 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.34"). Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 weighs 519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 weighs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz).

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      128 mm

      97 mm

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      105 mm

      60 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      GOOD
      82
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      GOOD
      83
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and give them scores of 61 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      GOOD
      71
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 67
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      GOOD
      75
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      GOOD
      70
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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