Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 16x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Black) (2012 Model)

by Sony

• 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3" Super HAD CCD image sensor
• 16x optical zoom
• 3.0-inch LCD
• 720p MP4 HD movie mode
• Sweep Panorama mode - up to 360°

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 4.1 x 2.4 inches ; 7.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B006K552CU
• Item model number: DSCH90/B
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • #47 in Camera & Photo > Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 27, 2012

Product Description

Color: Black | Style: Camera Only

From the Manufacturer

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 16x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD

• 16x optical zoom
  
• Capture your videos in 720p HD Movie mode
• Take stunning images in Sweep Panorama mode-up to 360°
• 16.1 MP plus a 3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD
  
• Optical SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur
  
• Picture Effect for more expressive photos
• iAuto mode automatically optimizes camera settings
• Face Detection and Smile Shutter technologies
  
• Anti-Blink, Face Priority and Red Eye Reduction functions
• Soft Skin mode reduces visible blemishes and wrinkles

Get up close with your shots with the Sony DSC-H90's stabilized 16X optical zoom. Its 16.1MP sensor records crisp photos plus HD 720p video. View images and menus on the bright 3.0-inch LCD, and enjoy features that enhance creativity with built-in Picture Effect, and Sweep Panorama modes.

Key Features

16x optical zoom

The Sony 16x optical zoom G lens brings distant subjects super close for great outdoors, sports, and travel photos. The compact size makes it easy to take with you in a pocket, purse, or backpack.

720p MP4 HD Movie Mode

In 720p MP4 movie mode, the DSC-H90 shoots 1280 x 720 high definition movies at 30 fps, a standard format when working with a PC. Users will create high quality movies with full use of optical zoom in files small enough to transfer to compatible PC or Mac computer.¹ Once transferred to your computer and connected to the internet, you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo and video-sharing websites such as Photobucket and YouTube.

Sweep Panorama mode-up to 360°

Reach beyond the traditional wide angle lens, and capture more breathtaking shots with Sweep Panorama mode. Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera in the desired direction and the camera continuously shoots at a high speed, then seamlessly stitches the images together with automatic position adjustment to create one stunning panoramic image. Available in wide and up to 360° full circle, the DSC-H90 can take a variety of panoramic shots. Now capturing wide landscapes is as easy as press and sweep.

16.1 Megapixel Image Sensor

A powerful 16.1 megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 16.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x19 inch) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.

Intelligent Auto Mode

Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clear images, faces with natural skin tone and less blur. Take advantage of all the technology without leaving Auto mode. Kids on the playground, landscape shots, a beautiful flower or an indoor birthday party; all result in clear images without leaving auto mode.

Picture Effect for more expressive photos

Picture Effect adds a new level of expression to photos, making ordinary landscapes and portraits come to life by heightening mood and emphasizing certain attributes. Select camera models have up to nine different effects.

Photo Creativity

Photo Creativity allows you to fine-tune your exposure settings, such as brightness, color, and vividness, and quickly choose the right enhancement for your subject. Now you can view Picture Effects and Photo Creativity effects in real time on the camera’s monitor or in the viewfinder before shooting.

Face Detection technology

Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

Smile Shutter technology

Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button and the camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority andindicate the degree of Smile Detection sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can now be used together with Smile Shutter mode when the Intelligent Auto mode is on. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.

Anti-blink Function

It’s frustrating to capture the perfect shot, only to review it later and discover subjects blinked during the photo. The Anti-blink function works to help counter blinking and squinting. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.

Soft Skin mode

Portrait subjects will love the results. Soft Skin mode recognizes skin tones and reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles without affecting the rest of the shot.

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects 33 different types of scenes and selects the appropriate camera settings. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advanced Mode, the camera takes a photo with the optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can choose which to keep.

Natural Flash

Conventional point-and-shoot camera flash shots just don't capture colors the way the eye sees them. Natural Flash mode takes a reference shot without flash and then uses that reference to correct the color, for far more lifelike images.

Motion Detection

Motion Detection, along with Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when movement is detected, reducing blur in moving subjects and faces.

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Product Description

The Sony DSC-H90/B Cyber-shot Digital Camera enables you to take exceptional pictures of your memorable events using its amazing 16.1MP CCD sensor. Capture the vivid details and accurate colors for your self-portraits or group shots using its 16x optical zoom. With 720p HD video resolution, you can also record incredible scenes in high-definition. This awesome camera even features Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization that makes it easier for you to shoot blur-free images while moving. Framing perfect shots with this camera is possible, thanks to its brilliant 3” LCD screen.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

107 of 111 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great camera with some minor flaws May 14, 2012

By Stelios Touchtidis

Style Name:Bundle| Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought the bundle, which is a great deal. The case is simple but nice (and can store an extra memory card) and the 4GB card saves some money.

The camera itself has a tremendous amount of features, and takes very sharp pictures, even at extreme high zoom. The automatic setting is very clever, and makes smart decisions about lighting and flash--smarter than my 2-year-old Canon. Note: it's strange that a "force-flash" option is not allowed under full automatic mode, but hardly a deal-breaker as you can switch to partial-auto mode. The image stabilization is quite good.

The main con is the pop-up flash, which is annoying because my fingers tend to want to grip the camera there. Even 5 millimeters to the right and would have been no problem, but I suppose it was a compactness issue. The flash is quite powerful for a consumer camera.

Another silly issue is the included manual, which is horribly inadequate. Fortunately you can find a real manual online. The manual is needed because the camera has a lot of hidden complexity, especially if you want to use the top features.

Still, all and all, I'm quite happy with the value for the money, and to get 16x zoom in such a compact form.

49 of 53 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Product with some flaws July 16, 2012

By HMelara

Style Name:Bundle| Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase

Feb-2012
I want to tell you somethings about this model:

What I like the most
- Resolution
- Smart Mode very simple and useful for no tech people
- Great movie resolution
- Did I mention the amazing Zoom resolution?
- All the characteristics are according to they said!

What I dislike
- Flash position, usually I put my left finger where the flash come out. It's a little bit annoying taking pictures using the flash. The publicity didn't mention where the flash is located, neither the specs. :S

- Battery: I cannot take more than 15 flash photos. The flash run out the power very fast. (Nov. 2012: it seems that it only happens during the first discharge, after that you can take more photos using the flash, I would say 50 or 60).

- Storage: Its SD Card cannot be read on a PC (Windows 7) It gives a message error, something like Couldn't read file format, and if I would like to format the SD Card. I have to use the camara to read the photos, and I need to use battery power, If the battery is discharged I cannot see the pictures.

Nov-2012
So far I had no problems with the camera! it has been a great investment!!!!

Dic-2012
No more SD Card problems. I can read it using PC. Thanks to Kenneth. He explain why windows couldn't read it at first time... check his reply below...

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great zoom July 7, 2012

By clubmichael

Style Name:Camera Only| Color Name:Red|Amazon Verified Purchase

I looked for awhile for a camera that provided me with a great zoom. This camera didn't zoom as much as my old one, but because of the high MP, it actually takes better pictures and when I crop pictures it's a much clearer picture. I love it and the color !