Sony A99 II vs Sony HX90V

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

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).

Check the Sony A99 II vs Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.