Sony a5000 vs Sony HX90V

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony a5000 versus Sony HX90V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the a5000 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly comparable but the a5000 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The a5000 was unveiled 15 months before the HX90V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the a5000 matches up versus the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a5000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are provided at Sony a5000 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony a5000 has external dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Sony a5000 versus Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the a5000 compared to the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the a5000 and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the a5000 and HX90V.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The a5000 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony a5000 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older a5000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.