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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H90SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX1
Overview
Released2012November 2012
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-typeFull frame
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions–35.8 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution16.1 MP24.3 MP
Largest image4608 × 34566000 × 4000
RAW recordingNoYes
Standard ISO range80–3200100–25600
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD with 16.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension–
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple frames separately from sensor resolutionJPEG and 14-bit RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); AVCHD 2.0 or MP4 movies
ISO detail–Standard single-frame ISO 100–25600; extended ISO 50/64/80. Multi-frame noise reduction reaches ISO 102400 by combining six exposures; it is not standard single-frame sensitivity.
Image processorBIONZ with D-Range OptimizerBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–384 mm equivalent35 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.3–5.9f/2
Optical zoom16×–
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst1 fps5 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 stabilisationZEISS Sonnar T* 35 mm f/2 fixed prime; eight elements in seven groups, nine aperture blades and 49 mm filter thread. Macro mode focuses from 20 cm measured from the sensor plane, or 14 cm from the lens front.
AutofocusMulti-point, centre and tracking AF with face detection and AF illuminator; minimum focus approximately 5 cm wide or 120 cm telephotoContrast-detection AF with 25 points; AF, direct manual focus and manual focus. The original launch specification was revised before release to remove separate still-image continuous AF.
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual 30–1/1600Leaf shutter; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second and Bulb. The 1/4000 limit requires f/5.6 or a smaller aperture; the fastest speed at f/2 is 1/2000 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 5 fps in speed-priority mode with initial focus fixed; the Japanese maker table lists normal continuous shooting at 2.5 fps, rather than PhotographyBlog's rounded 3 fps.
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; Standard or Active stabilisation for moviesElectronic stabilisation applies only to movies and crops the field of view; no optical lens or sensor-shift still-image stabilisation
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–3.7 m wide or 1.2–2.1 m telephotoBuilt-in manually raised flash and Multi Interface Shoe for optional external flashes or viewfinders
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 bracketingProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual exposure; dedicated aperture and exposure-compensation rings/dials, three memory recalls, DRO and three-frame automatic HDR
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 durationFull HD AVCHD at up to 60p in NTSC mode or 50p in PAL mode, at 28 Mbit/s; NTSC also supports 24p and PAL 25p. Continuous clips are limited to approximately 29 minutes; MP4 12M recording ends around 15 minutes or 2 GB.
AudioMonaural built-in microphone, speaker and AV audio output–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots460,8001,228,800
TouchscreenNo–
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots; no electronic or optical viewfinderFixed WhiteMagic TFT LCD; the maker's dots count colour subpixels rather than that many image pixels
Viewfinder detail–No built-in viewfinder; optional FDA-EV1MK electronic or FDA-V1K optical viewfinder uses the accessory shoe
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–No
Battery life (maker's claim)290 photographs220 photographs
Body weight192 g453 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's Japanese announcement gives 16 November 2012 for first sale; Hong Kong followed in December 2012
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 cardSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick Duo variants; Micro and microSD formats require adaptors
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack with USB 2.0 and analogue video/audio output; no HDMIMicro USB (USB 2.0), Micro HDMI, 3.5 mm microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connections–No built-in Wi-Fi; compatible Eye-Fi cards provide a separate wireless-transfer option
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 rechargeable battery. UK support claims 220 CIPA photographs; Japan specifies 220 with high-quality display mode or 270 with standard display mode. PhotographyBlog obtained around 150 shots in its usage, fewer with the optional electronic viewfinder.
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 USB charging and USB power with the supplied AC adaptor
Dimensions104.7×59.7×33.8 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)Approximately 113.3 × 65.4 × 69.6 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 conditions453 g body only, including the integral fixed lens; 482 g with battery and recording media
Materials–Magnesium-alloy body according to Sony's launch announcement; PhotographyBlog describes it as aluminium
ColoursBlack, silver and red; regional availability variesBlack
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 adaptor, Micro USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap, shoe cap, cleaning cloth and instructions; adaptor model varies by region

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