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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

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Overview
Released2012May 2013
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution16.1 MP20.4 MP
Largest image4608 × 34565184 × 3888
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD with 16.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple frames separately from sensor resolutionJPEG stills and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images; 360-degree panorama 11520 × 1080
ISO detail–Ordinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use Clear Image technology with multi-frame compositing
Image processorBIONZ with D-Range OptimizerBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–384 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.3–5.9f/3.5–6.3
Optical zoom16×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst1 fps10 fps
Lens detailSony G lens, actual 4.28–68.48 mm. Stills 24–384 mm equivalent at 4:3 or 26–416 mm at 16:9; movies 25–400 mm at 16:9 or 31–496 mm at 4:3 with Standard movie stabilisationSony G lens; actual 4.3–129 mm; 11 elements in 10 groups including 5 aspherical elements; five-blade iris. Equivalent still-photo range 24–720 mm at 4:3 or 26–780 mm at 16:9. Clear Image Zoom up to 60× includes digital enlargement
AutofocusMulti-point, centre and tracking AF with face detection and AF illuminator; minimum focus approximately 5 cm wide or 120 cm telephotoNine-area multi AF, centre AF, spot AF, flexible spot, manual focus, subject and face tracking. Focus distance from lens front approximately 5 cm wide or 200 cm telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual 30–1/1600Mechanical shutter; Auto 4–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual and shutter priority 30–1/1600, aperture priority 8–1/1600. Above ISO 3200 slowest shutter 1/4 second
Burst detailApproximately 1 fps; Sony UK specifies three frames at the headline rate. The exact User Guide permits up to 100 continuous images, with the interval increasing according to image size; focus, white balance and exposure remain fixed from the first frameUp to ten full-resolution images at 10 fps; High and Low modes. Focus, white balance and exposure compensation remain fixed from the first frame; flash disabled. Internal-memory bursts use VGA; compatible memory card required for full-resolution bursts
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; Standard or Active stabilisation for moviesOptical SteadyShot; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–3.7 m wide or 1.2–2.1 m telephotoBuilt-in pop-up flash; Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and Advanced Flash modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–5.6 m wide or 2–3 m telephoto; external flash supported through Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program, Manual, Sweep Panorama and scene selection. Manual exposure provides two aperture settings at each focal length using an ND filter; no aperture or shutter priority. Exposure and white-balance bracketingP/A/S/M plus Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, scene modes, panorama and picture effects. Dedicated exposure compensation dial; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering. Iris reaches f/8 wide in Manual and aperture priority
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMP4 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, approximately 30 progressive fps: 1280×720 Fine at 9 Mbps or Standard at 6 Mbps; VGA at 3 Mbps. Optical zoom during recording. Approximately 29-minute/2 GB clip limit; recording conditions affect durationAVCHD 2.0 records 1920 × 1080 at region-dependent 60p or 50p, 28 Mbps; main rate represents the 60p version. FX/FH use 60i or 50i at 24/17 Mbps; HQ 1440 × 1080 interlaced at 9 Mbps. Interlaced rates count fields. MP4 includes 1440 × 1080, 720p and VGA; Japan specifies 30 fps. Standard 16:9 movie angle 26.5–795 mm equivalent; Active 26.5–1080 mm. Optical zoom available while filming; approximately 29-minute clip limit; MP4 12M approximately 15 minutes due to 2 GB file limit
AudioMonaural built-in microphone, speaker and AV audio outputStereo microphone and mono speaker; Dolby Digital stereo for AVCHD or AAC for MP4. Compatible external microphone attaches through Multi Interface Shoe
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots460,800921,000
TouchscreenNo–
Tilting screenNo–
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots; no electronic or optical viewfinderXtra Fine TFT LCD; maker archive approximately 921000 dots, original instructions 921600 dots
Viewfinder detail–No built-in finder; optional FDA-EV1MK electronic viewfinder attaches through Multi Interface Shoe
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)290 photographs400 photographs
Body weight192 g246 g
Release detailSony announced the camera in February 2012 and planned early-April availability in Hong Kong. 3DNews tested a commercially available Sony Ukraine review sample in 2012; earliest worldwide actual first-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retainedSony Japan’s 24 April 2013 announcement specifies sale on 17 May 2013. May precision retained without assuming the Japanese day was the international first sale. HX50V includes GPS; UK HX50 is a distinct version without GPS
Recording mediaApproximately 27 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro Mark2, SD/SDHC/SDXC and microSD/microSDHC with appropriate adapters. 720p recording requires a compatible memory cardApproximately 48 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro and microSD/SDHC/SDXC need separate adapters
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack with USB 2.0 and analogue video/audio output; no HDMIMulti/Micro USB terminal supporting remote accessories and Hi-Speed USB 2.0; micro HDMI; Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connections–IEEE 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; Wi-Fi image transfer and smartphone remote control. GPS geotagging and route logging on HX50V; the separate HX50 omits GPS. Eye-Fi uses a separate card
Battery life detailNP-BG1 supplied; NP-FG1 optional. Typical 3.4 Wh/960 mAh at 3.6 V. Approximately 290 images/145 minutes under CIPA still-photo conditions; 145 is minutes, not the shot countNP-BX1 battery; maker CIPA claim approximately 400 photographs or 200 minutes with GPS off. Actual movie use approximately 55 minutes or continuous recording 90 minutes; individual clips have separate duration limits
ChargingExternal BC-CSGD charger; approximately 270-minute normal charge or 330-minute full charge from depleted NP-BG1 at 25°C. Battery is not charged through USBIn-camera micro USB charging with the camera off using supplied AC-UB10/UB10B/UB10C/UB10D or computer. USB playback power; shooting power requires optional AC-UD10
Dimensions104.7×59.7×33.8 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)Approximately 108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailSony UK specifies 192 g body only; operating instructions specify approximately 222 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo under CIPA conditionsApproximately 246 g camera only or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack, silver and red; regional availability variesBlack and silver
In the boxNP-BG1 battery and case, BC-CSGD charger, dedicated USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; mains lead and other supplied accessories vary by regionNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10-series adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; mains fittings vary by region

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