Sony HX300 vs Sony HX90V

Lets look more closely at the Sony HX300 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was unveiled 3 years before the HX90V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX300 scores vs the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Sony HX300 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX300 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and 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 have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HX300 versus the HX90V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and HX90V is 63 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX300 and HX90V.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX300 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.