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Sony A7S vs Sony HX90V

Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65
Sony Alpha A7S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony A7S vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Sony A7S vs Sony HX90V Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony A7S and Sony HX90V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and HX90V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7S was brought out 12 months earlier than the HX90V and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A7S matches up versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony HX90V

 A7S HX90V 
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony A7S

 HX90V A7S 
ReleasedApril 2015April 2014More modern by 12 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A7S and Sony HX90V

 A7S HX90V 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony A7S vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7S comes with outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A7S and the HX90V.

Sony A7S vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S and HX90V is 77 and 91 respectively.

Sony A7S vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S and HX90V.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7S featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX90V will provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A7S will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A7S vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX90V Portrait photography highlights
68
manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than competition (489 grams)
great ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7S
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery life (360 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (360 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S Travel photography advice
Sony HX90V Travel photography advice
58
lighter than competition (489g)
weather proof
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
76
good battery (360 per charge)
lighter than average (245g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S Landscape photography details
Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (409,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery life (360 shots)
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
good battery (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
34
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
lighter than competition (489 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
75
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony A7S vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S and Sony HX90V
 Sony Alpha A7SSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-04-06 2015-04-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4240 x 2832 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 409600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 489 grams (1.08 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3702 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 360 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,998 $440