Sony HX200V vs Sony HX90V

Here is a extensive review of the Sony HX200V versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was introduced 3 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HX200V scores versus the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the HX200V vs the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and HX90V is 66 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and HX90V.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older HX200V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.