Sony HX10V vs Sony T90

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony HX10V versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and T90 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was introduced 3 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the HX10V matches up against the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V enjoys physical measurements 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 T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX10V versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX10V versus the T90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and T90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger HX10V should have an advantage in sensor innovation.