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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX200

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H90SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX200
Overview
Released20122013
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution16.1 MP18.2 MP
Largest image4608 × 34564896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD with 16.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.2 million effective and 18.9 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple frames separately from sensor resolutionJPEG in sRGB, maximum 4896 × 3672 in 4:3 or 4896 × 2752 in 16:9; 3D still images in MPF. Sweep Panorama up to 11520 × 1080 in 360-degree mode or 10480 × 4096 in high-resolution mode
ISO detail–Ordinary settings ISO 100–3200; ISO 6400/12800 use Sony’s pixel-processing technology and overlaid burst exposures rather than ordinary single-exposure sensitivity
Image processorBIONZ with D-Range OptimizerBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–384 mm equivalent25–250 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.3–5.9f/3.3–5.9
Optical zoom16×10×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst1 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 ten-times optical zoom, nine elements in seven groups including four aspherical elements; actual 4.45–44.5 mm. Equivalent 25–250 mm for 4:3 photographs or 27.5–275 mm for 16:9 photographs. Movie 16:9 Standard stabilisation 27.5–275 mm, Active 27.5–385 mm; 4:3 Standard 33.5–335 mm, Active 33.5–469 mm
AutofocusMulti-point, centre and tracking AF with face detection and AF illuminator; minimum focus approximately 5 cm wide or 120 cm telephotoNine-point multipoint, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking AF, with AF illuminator; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 150 cm telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual 30–1/1600Intelligent Auto 4–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 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 frameMaximum approximately 10 fps at full resolution for ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Some modes prevent burst shooting, and flash reduces its speed
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; Standard or Active stabilisation for moviesOptical SteadyShot for photographs; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic stabilisation and narrows the angle of view. Sony’s launch comparison with WX100 is approximately four times the telephoto correction effect under its test conditions, not a four-stop rating
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–3.7 m wide or 1.2–2.1 m telephotoBuilt-in fixed front flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync, off and Advanced Flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.7 m wide or 1.5–2.2 m telephoto
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 bracketingSuperior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Easy, Program Auto, scenes, Picture Effects, 3D, Background Defocus and panoramas; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Wide-angle F3.3/F8 ND-filter aperture settings; no aperture/shutter-priority or manual exposure modes
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 30 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, maximum 1920 × 1080 interlaced at 24 Mbps or 17 Mbps; Japan/NTSC versions use 60 fields/30 frames per second, UK/PAL versions 50 fields/25 frames per second. No 1080p50/60. MP4 options 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps, 1280 × 720 at 6 Mbps and VGA at 3 Mbps, at 30 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL. Approximately 29-minute per-clip limit; MP4 12M reaches the 2 GB file limit at approximately 15 minutes. Optical zoom works during recording
AudioMonaural built-in microphone, speaker and AV audio output–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″2.7″
Screen dots460,800460,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots; no electronic or optical viewfinderFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD with 460800 dots; no touch panel or viewfinder
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)290 photographs220 photographs
Body weight192 g105 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 retainedReleased in 2013. Sony’s 16 January Japanese announcement scheduled 25 January availability; the prospective date alone does not establish the actual first on-sale day or month
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; SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC with adapters, Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo/XC-HG Duo and Memory Stick Micro with an adapter
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack with USB 2.0 and analogue video/audio output; no HDMIMulti terminal with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; micro-HDMI output
Wireless connections–Built-in Wi-Fi for smartphone transfer and remote control, compatible TV viewing and computer transfer; PlayMemories Mobile required for smartphone functions. Eye-Fi support; no built-in GPS
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 countSupplied NP-BN; optional NP-BN1. Approximately 220 photographs or 110 minutes under CIPA conditions; approximately 35 minutes actual movie use or 55 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip 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 USB charging and playback power; shooting power requires optional AC-UD10 according to Sony Japan
Dimensions104.7×59.7×33.8 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)92.3 × 52.4 × 21.6 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant; 17.5 mm at the thinnest part
Weight detailSony UK specifies 192 g body only; operating instructions specify approximately 222 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo under CIPA conditionsApproximately 105 g body-only; approximately 121 g including NP-BN and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack, silver and red; regional availability variesSilver, black, pink or gold in Japan; regional choices differ
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-BN, AC-UB10/UB10B and regional AC-UB10C/UB10D variants, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions

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