Sony A6100 vs Sony HX90V

Below, we are analyzing the Sony A6100 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The A6100 was revealed 4 years after the HX90V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A6100 grades against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are provided at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6100 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A6100 versus the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A6100 and HX90V is 81 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6100 and HX90V.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A6100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony A6100 will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer A6100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.