Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V
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Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX10V
- New Model is Sony HX30V
(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
Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX20V was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HX20V matches up vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony HX90V
HX20V | HX90V | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony HX20V
HX90V | HX20V | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | July 2012 | Newer by 33 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony HX90V
HX20V | HX90V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX20V offers outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the HX20V and the HX90V.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.
Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX20V and HX90V.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged HX20V is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX20V vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-07-20 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | 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 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 254g (0.56 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 |
Form of battery | 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $397 | $440 |