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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
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
  • Revealed April 2015
Photography Glossary

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX90V Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony HX10V and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was announced 4 years before the HX90V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the HX10V matches up vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony HX90V

 HX10V HX90V 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony HX10V

 HX90V HX10V 
RevealedApril 2015February 2012Fresher by 38 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony HX90V

 HX10V HX90V 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display No Touch display

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX10V and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX10V against the HX90V.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX10V and HX90V.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older HX10V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
Sony HX90V Portrait photography features
38
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
Sony HX90V Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
76
great battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
45
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
75
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic jack
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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony HX90V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-28 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234g (0.52 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 360 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $616 $440