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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5N
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony HX90V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5 was manufactured 5 years before the HX90V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NEX-5 grades vs the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony HX90V

 NEX-5 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony NEX-5

 HX90V NEX-5 
AnnouncedApril 2015June 2010More modern by 59 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony HX90V

 NEX-5 HX90V 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5 vs the HX90V.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and HX90V.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX90V will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography info
Sony HX90V Portrait photography info
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Street photography info
Sony HX90V Street photography info
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
52
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Travel photography advice
Sony HX90V Travel photography advice
59
resolution is good (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
76
great battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (360 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Vlogging advice
Sony HX90V Vlogging advice
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
75
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no microphone port
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5 and Sony HX90V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-07 2015-04-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 gr (0.63 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 796 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $599 $440