Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX90V

Here is a complete review of the Nikon A1000 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was manufactured 3 years later than the HX90V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1000 matches up versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon A1000 and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A1000 versus the HX90V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and HX90V is 86 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and HX90V.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent A1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.