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Sony A99 II vs Sony HX90V

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A99
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 A99 II vs Sony HX90V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony A99 II vs Sony HX90V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and HX90V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The A99 II was introduced 18 months after the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A99 II matches up vs the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony HX90V

 A99 II HX90V 
ReleasedSeptember 2016April 2015More modern by 18 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony A99 II

 HX90V A99 II 

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony HX90V

 A99 II HX90V 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A99 II offers physical dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A99 II against the HX90V.

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A99 II and HX90V is 57 and 91 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A99 II and HX90V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A99 II having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A99 II will resolve extra detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern A99 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A99 II Portrait photography details
Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
86
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A99 II
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (490 per charge)
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (360 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A99 II
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
fantastic sensor resolution (42MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (490 per charge)
76
good battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors (245g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A99 II Landscape photography advice
Sony HX90V Landscape photography advice
82
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (490 CIPA)
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery (360 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II Vlogging factors
Sony HX90V Vlogging factors
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone port
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Sony A99 II vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony HX90V
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-09-19 2015-04-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7952 x 5304 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 399 -
Cross type focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 849g (1.87 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2317 not tested
Other
Battery life 490 photos 360 photos
Style of battery NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Launch pricing $3,198 $440