Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SH-21 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

Comparison of Olympus SH-21 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 ×
Olympus SH-21 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Olympus SH-21
BrandSonyOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberH90SH-21
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)105105
Width (mm)3431
Height (mm)6059
Weight (g)222184
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (AVC/H.264) with mono soundAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elementsOlympus lens; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical and 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 384.0024.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)1612.5
Aperture range (f)0.30 - 1.110.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)510
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 72
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot ; Tracking, Face TrackingContrast Detection; iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF Tracking, Touch target
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,800460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 301/2000 - 4
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotESP light metering, Spot metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, FireworksScene Modes (Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Self-portrait, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 3.7m (W) / Approx. 1.2 - 2.1m (T)ISO 1600: 0.1 - 6.7 m (Wide); 0.9 - 3.4 m (Tele)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2759
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multiuse terminal (av(sd)/usb)
  • audio/video outpu)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10015
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG1Proprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • olympus [ib] software
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, 4 Picture Effects. Available in silver, black or red.Dual Image Stabilization, 3-inch Touchscreen LCD, 1080p Full HD Movie, Magic Filters, HDR Backlight Adjustment



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