Sony HX400V vs Sony T90

Here, we are reviewing the Sony HX400V versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was released 5 years later than the T90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the HX400V scores vs the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX400V has outer measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX400V versus Sony T90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HX400V compared to the T90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and T90 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and T90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher HX400V will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.