Sony QX1 vs Sony HX90V

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony QX1 and Sony HX90V, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty similar but the QX1 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX1 was released 7 months prior to the HX90V so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the QX1 scores vs the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony QX1 comes with physical dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Sony QX1 and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the QX1 vs the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The QX1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony QX1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged QX1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.