Sony HX300 vs Sony HX90V
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Sony HX300 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX200V
- Newer Model is Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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 HX300 vs Sony HX90V Overview
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Sony HX300 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony HX90V
HX300 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony HX300
HX90V | HX300 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | February 2013 | More modern by 26 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX300 and Sony HX90V
HX300 | HX90V | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony HX300 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Sony HX300 versus Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony HX300 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony HX300 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX300 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-02-20 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 623g (1.37 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") | 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 | - | 360 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $339 | $440 |