Nikon D3500 vs Sony HX90V

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon D3500 vs Sony HX90V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the D3500 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The D3500 was revealed 3 years later than the HX90V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D3500 grades against the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Nikon D3500 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3500 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D3500 against the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D3500 and HX90V is 72 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3500 and HX90V.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D3500 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D3500 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern D3500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.