Sony A7 II vs Sony HX90V

Let's look more in depth at the Sony A7 II and Sony HX90V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the A7 II (Full frame) and HX90V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7 II was unveiled 4 months before the HX90V so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A7 II grades against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Sony A7 II Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7 II comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7 II and Sony HX90V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A7 II and the HX90V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 II and HX90V is 69 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 II and HX90V.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7 II will show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively.